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Adjunct Instructor, Teaching and Learning

Drake University • Des Moines, IA • 9h ago

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Teach and Learning

Position Number: 220060

Unit/Department: Education Instructional

FTE: Part-Time

Salary: Per credit hour

Job Summary:

The Drake University School of Education - Department of Teaching and Learning invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in ESL Education. This candidate will be responsible for teaching TESL 125/225: Teaching Literacy to Multilingual Students. This course fulfills requirements for Drake University's K-12 ESL endorsement and focuses on research-based and culturally responsive literacy instruction for multilingual learners.

The successful candidate will teach one section of TESL 125/225 in Fall 2026. The course objectives and syllabus have already been established. The instructor will be responsible for facilitating course activities and projects designed to meet course objectives as well as grading all related coursework. The course is delivered in an online format with required synchronous Zoom sessions.

Course Description

TESL 125/225: Teaching Literacy to Multilingual Students focuses on literacy instruction for multilingual learners across K-12 @contexts. The course is grounded in second-language literacy and content-based instruction and explores best practices for supporting literacy development in English while maintaining students' home and community languages.

Topics include:

Literacy development across first and additional languages

Biliteracy development and translanguaging

Technology and multiliteracies

Vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension

Writing instruction for multilingual learners

Literacy assessment for English learners

Supporting diverse multilingual populations including newcomers, long-term English learners, and SLIFE students

Culturally responsive approaches to literacy instruction

Drake University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in TESOL, ESL Education, Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field

Experience working with multilingual learners in educational settings

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching multilingual learners in K-12 settings

College/university teaching experience, particularly with adult learners

Experience with online and hybrid teaching formats

Knowledge of culturally responsive and equitable literacy instruction practices

Experience designing literacy instruction for English learners

Doctoral degree in TESOL, ESL Education, Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field

Job Duties:

65% - each using the pre-developed syllabus and readings

10% - Maintain timely communication with students to assist them in achieving course objectives

10% - Monitor and document individual student progress

5% - Establish consistent methods of assessing students around course objectives

5% - Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the course

5% - Communicate questions and concerns with collaborating ESL faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email leah.carey@drake.edu .

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

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