Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

The Part-time Specialist, ESOL follows established curriculum guidelines and lesson plans for students according to their English Proficiency levels. Instructors are encouraged to supplement instruction with appropriate materials according to the students’ current needs. The Part-time Specialist, ESOL will also keep timely student attendance records.       

The Part-time Specialist, ESOL is expected to work a flexible schedule and may be assigned teaching duties at SF’s main Northwest campus or at any of the College’s six educational centers. This position is being hired for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

• Deliver instruction to students based on curriculum guidelines and provide curriculum lesson plans.

• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.

• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.

• Appropriately document student progress and maintain accurate records such as attendance, grading and achievement of student learning outcomes.

• Honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations and college rules.

• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Instructional Specialist, English Literacy & Civics

Required: A Bachelor's degree in any field, plus a (one-year) certificate in TESL/TESOL, or a combination of certifications and/or equivalent teaching experience. 

Other:  A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, ESOL, Linguistics, or Languages. Two (2) years of experience in TESL/TESOL methods, ESL/EFL/ESOL, or classroom experience of any language instruction.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume, certificate in TESL/TESOL or other relevant teaching certificates, as well as unofficial college transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
 

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.