The Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC), a division of Westchester Community College, is seeking experienced, energetic, innovative, results oriented professionals to join its team. Located in Yonkers, NY, this non-traditional adult education institution provides tuition-free academic and vocational training to eligible underserved adults seeking to develop basic academic and vocational skills competencies and credentials needed for enrollment in college and/or entry into the workforce.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty to teach ESOL. The incumbent will provide: classroom instruction in English literacy to non-native adults through a standards-based integrated program that prepares adults for work and academic success. Successful candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and have the ability to teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary in an academic, civics, and work context. Candidates must work effectively with students who have barriers to employment and education. Classes may be offered day or evening.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in a related field from a recognized college or university, TESOL Certification, and 1 year of practical experience. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention, experience teaching remotely. Experience using an LMS and Google Classrooms is also required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching adult learners and at-risk populations strongly preferred. Highly organized and detail-oriented candidates are also strongly preferred.
POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2023
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: The hourly rate of pay is $82.57. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.
Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.
Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.
The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.