Position Summary Information Basic Function Teach at four levels (low intermediate to advanced) of English as a Second Language with an emphasis on academic reading and writing and oral communication skills. Courses are offered in traditional and hybrid environments. Salary is per credit hour and based on education and experience Duties and Responsibilities Teach college-level ESLcourses. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 10 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have experience teaching an array of ESL academic courses to students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency. previous teaching experience at a community college is preferred. Experience in teaching advanced academic composition and/or reading courses at an accredited institution of higher education is strongly desired. Experience with hybrid courses and distance learning is also highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications College level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities *Adept knowledge of instructional technologies *Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills *Ability to work with a diverse student population *Successful passing of a criminal background check *Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes. *Classes maybe held during the day, evening or combination of both. Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written Spanish skills Operation of a State Vehicle No Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/11/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required. The incumbent may have a Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 Start date. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 10 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered. Responses to supplemental questions must be verifiable in your application and resume. Providing false or inaccurate answers to supplemental questions will result in the immediate disqualification of your application. Background Check Statement The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. Additional Information