ESL Instructor

Department

Compensation

Job Responsibilities

• The English Language Program accepts applications on an ongoing basis to maintain a pool of qualified ESL instructors.
• Instructors are hired as teaching needs arise based on student enrollment, program needs, and instructor availability.
• Applicants may be contacted when teaching opportunities become available.
• Employment is offered on a semester-by-semester basis.

Job Functions

• An ESL Instructor provides English language instruction to multilingual and international students at the University of North Florida’s English Language Program.
• Students come from a variety of countries and linguistic backgrounds and study English for a range of goals, including preparing for university admission and advancing their professional lives.
• The English Language Program offers six proficiency levels: Beginning 00, High-Beginning 10, Intermediate 20, High-Intermediate 30, Advanced 40, and Pre-University 50.
• Courses focus primarily on general and academic English, with instruction in reading/writing, listening/speaking/vocabulary, and grammar.
• The ESL Instructor position is a part-time, in-person position in our Day Program.
• The Day Program operates Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., for three semesters per year: spring, summer, and fall.
• A full teaching schedule is 3 classes per day, approximately 26 hours per week.
• Reduced schedules of 1–2 classes per day may also be available.
• Instructors indicate their availability when scheduling, and semester assignments are made based on instructor availability, enrollment, and program needs.
• ESL Instructors are assigned specific courses each semester but should be prepared to teach across subject areas and proficiency levels as program needs require.

Required Qualifications

ESL Instructors:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience teaching ESL/EFL in higher education or university-preparation programs.
• Experience teaching English abroad. 

Statement(s) of Understanding

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

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

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