BERGEN COMM COLLEGE·Paramus, New Jersey
Provide English language instruction to ESL students ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Teach core courses in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking/listening to help students reach academic and professional goals.
Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in our ESL/ALP Program for Fall and Winter 2026.
The mission of the ESL / ALP – American Language Program is to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) students, from beginner to advanced levels, with the knowledge and English language skills needed to reach their academic, professional, and personal goals.
ESL/ALP has four levels (Beginner, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced), and each level consists of courses in Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Speaking/Listening. Students’ starting levels are determined by results of a language placement test.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics; at least one full year of experience teaching ESL to diverse populations, preferably at a community college.
Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Market context
Adjunct ESL openings in New Jersey often reflect steady demand at community colleges and adult education programs serving diverse learners. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics plus at least one year of ESL teaching experience, ideally in a community college setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show experience with multilingual classrooms and higher-ed instruction.