Department Contact: Kathy Shreffler; 575-527-7700; kshreffl@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: ESL Instructor (3 positions are available)

Position Details

Position Title: ESL Instructor

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940605-DACC ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 - $54,885.74 Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May require a split shift - classes are held Mon - Thu in the mornings and evenings. May require weekend work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:
*Develop and maintain course curriculum aligned with departmental, state, and federal standards.
*Define performance objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
*Ensure that all English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction employs high-quality, evidence-based practices.
*Incorporate technology into course delivery to enhance learning experiences.
*Assess and monitor adult learner performance to determine the achievement of curriculum objectives.
*Maintain clear and timely communication with Adult Education staff through emails, text, and phone calls.
*Develop and implement strategies to maintain student retention, aiming for an attendance rate of 70% or higher and retention rate of 65%.
*Manage and maintain adult learning resources and equipment.

Professional Development and Collaboration:
*Develop a professional learning plan.
*Ensure completion of the professional learning plan.

Data Management and Analysis:
*Collaborate with the Data, Evaluation, and Assessment team to ensure compliance with state guidelines for post-testing.
*Collect, report, analyze, and use data to support continuous improvement.
*Use project management life-cycle and process improvement methodologies to manage responsibilities.
*Think flexibly as needed to address new priorities within a dynamic department, understanding that other duties will be required to ensure the team and department meets its goals.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.