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Salt Lake Community College

Adjunct, ESL

UT · On-site

$31/hr

Masters in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech or any foreign language with TESL, TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or DELTA certificate. * OR

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for applied linguistics in the United States is $58,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals with expertise in Applied Linguistics are commonly hired by universities, research institutions, language assessment companies, government agencies, and international organizations. Typical roles include language test development specialist, curriculum designer, language policy advisor, ESL/EFL program coordinator, or language technology consultant. Depending on the organization, you may focus on research, designing educational materials, developing language assessments, or advising on language policy and planning. Collaboration with educators, researchers, policymakers, and software developers is frequently part of the job. This diversity of roles allows for a dynamic career path with opportunities to specialize in areas such as language acquisition, translation technology, or sociolinguistics.

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To thrive in Applied Linguistics, you typically need a strong background in linguistics, excellent analytical skills, and at least a master's degree in applied linguistics or a related field. Familiarity with linguistic analysis software, corpus tools, and qualitative and quantitative research methods is often required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and cross-cultural understanding are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively addressing language-related challenges in educational, professional, or research contexts.

What is an applied linguistics?

An Applied Linguistics job involves using language-related research to solve real-world problems in areas like education, translation, language policy, and technology. Professionals in this field may work as language educators, speech therapists, computational linguists, or policy advisors. Their expertise helps improve language learning, communication technologies, and multilingual communication in diverse settings.

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Adjunct ESL Instructor

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA • On-site

$87.04 - $94.12/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary: $87.04 - $94.12 Hourly
Location : 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Adjunct - Instructional
Job Number: RN23-01
Department: Language & Communication Arts
Opening Date: 07/03/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establishing a pool
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Scanned Copy of Transcripts
Two Letters of Professional Reference
RANGE: Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester basis and are paid per lecture hour equivalent (LHE). Minimum (less than a masters) and Maximum (Doctorate).
DESCRIPTION
Full-time teaching assignment in the Language and Communication Arts division.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
  • Instruct students in the assigned discipline
  • Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis
  • OR Bachelor's in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language OR the equivalent.
  • Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No Equivalency available

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
  • Teaching experience that reflects culturally responsive teaching practices.
  • Successful experience teaching English as a Second Language at the college or university level.
  • A strong "generalist background" and teaching experience in the field of ESL.
  • Teaching experience and academic background in one or more of the following: ESL
  • Experience using a learning management system (LMS)
  • Experience in developing and revising curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in program review documents.

OTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
  • Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
  • Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

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