Instructor, ESL

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging English language lessons using established curriculum materials along with instructor-developed supplemental materials.
• Teach assigned courses in reading/writing, listening/speaking/vocabulary, and grammar across the program's six proficiency levels.
• Assess student learning and provide appropriate feedback/academic support to students.
• Maintain effective classroom management and create a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Attend faculty meetings and collaborate with instructors within the program.
• Proctor final examinations.
• Hold one paid office hour per week.
• Reading/Writing instructors hold one additional paid tutoring hour per week.
• Preparation, grading, and other instructional responsibilities are included within the scheduled teaching hours.

Requirements

• This position requires a background check.
• In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
• The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, English Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching English to multilingual learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience teaching academic English.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and create an engaging learning environment.
• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience teaching ESL/EFL in higher education or university-preparation programs (preferred).
• Experience teaching English abroad (preferred).