Adjunct Instructor, Beyond Basic ESL Program at Durham Technical Community College

Department: English for Academic Purposes/Continuing Education for Non-Native English Speakers

Compensation

$35 – $39/hr

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Type: Part-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Description

Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for its Beyond Basic ESL Program. The role involves teaching assigned courses, preparing syllabi and instructional plans, maintaining course and student records, completing mandatory training, and managing classroom preparation. The position requires flexibility for weekend and evening assignments and seeks candidates with a bachelor's degree in a foreign language, English, Linguistics, Education, or related field, along with TESOL knowledge and second-language teaching expertise.

Required Skills

TESOL
Language immersion
Content-based instruction
Student-centered instruction
Second-language pedagogy
Classroom management

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a foreign language, English, Linguistics, Education, or related field
Preferred Qualifications: TESOL certificate
Master's degree in TESOL or a closely aligned field
Master's degree in any field with a TESOL certificate
Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Knowledge of second-language acquisition pedagogy
Ability to manage diverse classrooms
Knowledge of second-language teaching methods
Personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
Understanding of community college mission and objectives