Connecticut State Community College
Assistant Professor of ESOL (Program Coordinator of ESOL & Foreign Languages)
Connecticut State Community College, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Assistant Professor of ESOL (Program Coordinator of ESOL & Foreign Languages)
Posted: November 5, 2025
Level: Assistant Professor, tenure‑track position
Hours: Full‑time, 10‑month (30 credit hours per academic year)
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by December 3, 2025
Location: CT State Capital, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
This position is not remote.
CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data‑informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.
CT State Community College Vision:
Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.
CT State Community College Equity Statement:
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti‑racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026 (August 25, 2026)
Position Summary All Teaching Faculty members shall prepare and teach college‑approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Working supervisory level.
Example of Job Duties
Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year across a range of courses in the discipline area of study.
Evaluate and assess student learning; provide student support and academic advising.
Plan and execute program‑related events; assist with program reviews.
Develop curriculum and periodically evaluate teaching materials.
Attend workshops and conferences to maintain currency in profession and field.
Coordinate day and evening classes using lecture, hybrid, and/or online delivery systems.
Recruit, advise, and retain students in ESOL and Foreign Languages.
Schedule the program courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers; arrange and supervise internships.
Assess and improve the program in accordance with collective bargaining agreement; perform administrative duties during the summer months.
Attend convocation and commencement ceremonies; serve on assigned committees and task forces; attend committee and professional meetings, including evening and weekend events.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in ESL, TESL, or TESOL.
Four (4) years of college teaching experience (96+ credits).
Proven ability to work effectively with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching ESL courses.
Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and evaluation.
Knowledge of current TESOL and foreign language instructional methods, trends, and best practices.
Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating ESOL and foreign language adjunct faculty.
Experience in student services, including registration, placement testing, counseling, and conflict resolution.
Experience in student recruitment and outreach through marketing, community engagement, and communication with prospective students and partners.
Experience building partnerships with schools, community groups, and organizations relevant to the program.
Bi‑lingual.
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.
Salary & Benefits Minimum Salary: $70,965 (approximate annual); salary will be based on selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job‑related experience, and internal equity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including leave policies, several retirement plans, health insurance options, supplemental benefits, and tuition reimbursement (if applicable). For more information, visit our website at the Human Resources section for future employees.
Application Instructions To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered, and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.
CT State CC is currently unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Selection Procedure Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
Background Screening All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and successful passing of a background check, including reference checks, criminal history record check, and when appropriate a financial or driving history check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking, or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a‑80(b) or 46a‑81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact John‑Paul Chaisson‑Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860‑612‑7056 or johnpaul.chaissoncardenas@ctstate.edu.
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data‑informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.
CT State Community College Vision:
Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.
CT State Community College Equity Statement:
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti‑racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026 (August 25, 2026)
Position Summary All Teaching Faculty members shall prepare and teach college‑approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Working supervisory level.
Example of Job Duties
Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year across a range of courses in the discipline area of study.
Evaluate and assess student learning; provide student support and academic advising.
Plan and execute program‑related events; assist with program reviews.
Develop curriculum and periodically evaluate teaching materials.
Attend workshops and conferences to maintain currency in profession and field.
Coordinate day and evening classes using lecture, hybrid, and/or online delivery systems.
Recruit, advise, and retain students in ESOL and Foreign Languages.
Schedule the program courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers; arrange and supervise internships.
Assess and improve the program in accordance with collective bargaining agreement; perform administrative duties during the summer months.
Attend convocation and commencement ceremonies; serve on assigned committees and task forces; attend committee and professional meetings, including evening and weekend events.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in ESL, TESL, or TESOL.
Four (4) years of college teaching experience (96+ credits).
Proven ability to work effectively with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching ESL courses.
Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and evaluation.
Knowledge of current TESOL and foreign language instructional methods, trends, and best practices.
Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating ESOL and foreign language adjunct faculty.
Experience in student services, including registration, placement testing, counseling, and conflict resolution.
Experience in student recruitment and outreach through marketing, community engagement, and communication with prospective students and partners.
Experience building partnerships with schools, community groups, and organizations relevant to the program.
Bi‑lingual.
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.
Salary & Benefits Minimum Salary: $70,965 (approximate annual); salary will be based on selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job‑related experience, and internal equity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including leave policies, several retirement plans, health insurance options, supplemental benefits, and tuition reimbursement (if applicable). For more information, visit our website at the Human Resources section for future employees.
Application Instructions To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered, and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.
CT State CC is currently unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Selection Procedure Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
Background Screening All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and successful passing of a background check, including reference checks, criminal history record check, and when appropriate a financial or driving history check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking, or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a‑80(b) or 46a‑81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact John‑Paul Chaisson‑Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860‑612‑7056 or johnpaul.chaissoncardenas@ctstate.edu.
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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