Part-Time English Language Instructor, English Language Institute; ELI

Part-Time English Language Instructor, English Language Institute (ELI)

The English Language Institute (ELI), a department of the Arts and Humanities Division at Bellevue College, is looking for part-time instructors who will be responsible for teaching students in both the ELI University Preparation (UP) program and/or the ELI Academic Prep/Bridge program.

This role is suitable for a qualified TESOL instructor with a master's degree in TESOL or a TESOL graduate student who is currently enrolled in an MA TESOL program and has some prior ESL teaching experience.

Adjunct Professors are typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. The offer is contingent upon the availability of the courses. Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.65. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement.

Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Teaching hours:
Monday-Friday in-person between the hours of 12:30pm-4:20pm. Generous benefits for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

The English Language Institute (ELI), a department of the Arts and Humanities Division at Bellevue College, is comprised of two intensive academic English programs. The University Preparation Program (UP) is an intensive, academic English program designed to prepare students for university study. Classes are offered across five levels and cover five different areas of English: reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.

The Academic Prep Bridge program is a one-quarter program where students learn and practice critical thinking, study skills, research techniques, and listening, speaking, reading, and writing in academic content areas.

Utilize a variety of innovative teaching and learning strategies to assist students in achieving learning outcomes. Outcome assessments may include: holding in-person and virtual office hours. Teaching strategies include but not limited to group work, project-based learning. listening tests, note taking, individual and group presentations, etc.

Cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment within the classroom setting.

Participate and lead in the use of multiple modalities in the classroom.

Possess strong commitment to student success.

Support, advise and mentor students in a meaningful constructive manner.

Participate in the life and culture of the department, division, and college as well as professional development activities.

Maintain effective communication with a diverse faculty, staff, and student populations including neurodiverse learners.

Master's Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or related field. OR Bachelor's Degree, prior ESL teaching experience, and currently enrolled in a Master's in TESOL program.

Demonstrated ability to connect and build relationships with diverse students and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to teach in a multi-cultural, multi-ability classroom and advocate for diverse learners.

Effective communication skills.

Experience teaching in an intensive academic ESL program (e.g. IELP, IEP, AEP).

Experience working with…