Black Hawk College seeks a full-time ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor for our Adult Education department. This is an in-person position at our Outreach Center in East Moline, IL .Starting 8/11/2025 with the beginning of 2025 Fall semester. Review of applications will begin immediately.Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develops, secures, and maintains the instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (Adult Education) - Master's degree in
TESOL/TESL/TEFL/ESL or Linguistics and two semesters of documented experience teaching ESL to adult learners whose educational attainment is less than postsecondary level required.
OR
Master's degree in a related field with a Bachelor's degree in TESOL/TESL/TEFL/ESL or Linguistics and two semesters of documented experience teaching ESL learners required. ICCB required professional development coursework to meet Standards Proficient Instructor criteria required within two years of initial employment.
OR
Master’s degree in a related field with a Bachelor’s degree in Education; having a valid
Illinois ESL Endorsement or equivalent and two semesters of documented experience
teaching ESL learners required. ICCB required professional development coursework to meet Standards Proficient Instructor criteria required within two years of initial employment.
All ESL candidates must:
be able and willing to work with adult minority populations on all levels;
demonstrate oral and written English proficiency;
demonstrate instructional technology proficiency for the classroom.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 letters of recommendation with the online application. This position is open until filled. Minimum starting salary for full-time faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year is $50,036. Full-time faculty have a base contract of 9 months and are paid over 12 months per year. Base load is based on 30 equated hours per academic year. Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience. Documents that you are not able to attach yourself can be emailed toHR@bhc.edu.
Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package. Please be sure to look at the Benefits tab of this job posting. Note: Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
Black Hawk College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Salary : $50,036
