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Prairie State College

Adjunct Professor, English as a Second Language

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Chicago Heights, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$77,436 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Posting Number:

Fac0448

P Status of Position Adjunct Faculty Union:

Adjunct Position Summary Prairie State College seeks adjunct faculty to teach English as a Second Language in Fall 2026. Successful candidates will have experience teaching adult English language learners and a heart for working with the area's immigrant population. Candidates will also demonstrate knowledge of methods for teaching essential language skills to adult students from a variety of educational and language backgrounds. Twelve-week semester positions are available for morning and evening classes on campus, beginning 9/1/26. Classes meet twice per week. Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-12:45pm or 6:30-9:45 pm. Minimum Qualifications MA in TESOL or applied linguistics, or an MA in a related field plus a

TEFL/TESL

certificate. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning. Preferred Qualifications .Experience teaching ESL in adult education programs

ICCB ESL

Standards Proficient Training Online teaching certification

Salary:

Commiserate with PSC Adjunct scale Benefits N/A Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted electronically.