Instructor - English STEM

Position Information

Position Number: STMP
18

Working Title:

Instructor – English for STEM

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department:
International Programs (Adm)

Work Unit:
Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences

Work Location:

UNC Charlotte, Main Campus

Vacancy Open To:
All Candidates

Position Designation:
Non‑Student Temporary

Employment Type:

Temporary – Part‑time

Hours per week: 8–11

Pay Rate: $80.00 per contact hour

Work Schedule:

February 17 – March 4 2026, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm, Monday‑Thursday

Proposed Hire Date: 02/17/2026
Expected Assignment Length: 3 weeks

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience teaching ESL/EFL in higher education or adult education.
• Familiarity with digital transformation concepts and emerging technologies.
• Strong communication, organizational, and intercultural skills.
• Ability to design interactive, student‑centered lessons.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Experience teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP), ideally in STEM contexts.
  • Background in STEM education or professional STEM environments.

• Deliver engaging, innovative lessons focused on STEM vocabulary, English communication skills, and pronunciation.
• Incorporate experiential STEM activities to reinforce language learning.
• Guide students in practicing essential communication tasks such as:
  • Expressing opinions; agreeing/disagreeing.
  • Describing problems.
  • Explaining features and functions of objects, gadgets, and technology.
• Integrate digital transformation concepts into lessons, including:
  • Vocabulary and discussion around AI, IoT, cloud computing, and data analytics.
  • Communication practice related to digital workflows, automation, and remote collaboration.
  • Group discussions on the impact of digital transformation on communication, decision‑making, and innovation in STEM fields.
• Provide constructive feedback to support student growth in English proficiency.

Temporary staff employees are ineligible for benefits such as leave, health coverage, and state service credit, but are covered by Worker's Compensation. Employees working 30 or more hours per week for three months or more are offered the opportunity to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan within 30 days of eligibility.

Rachel Ladenheim
intercultural