Lecturer - ESL Academy

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/

Title:

ESL Academy Lecturer

Working Title:

ESL Academy Part‑time Lecturer

FTE:
Part‑time | Hybrid

Salary Range:
Contract of three hours per undergraduate course, $2,500 per non‑credit ESL course

Position #:  – Requisition #: 37277

The ESL Academy is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Its mission is to provide high‑quality English language instruction and support to non‑native English speakers for university studies or professional improvement. The program spans five levels, from high‑beginning to advanced, with students attending 20 hours per week during an eight‑week term.

The ESL Academy Part‑time Lecturer is a non‑tenure track, eight‑week appointment. The successful candidate will prepare and deliver instruction in one or two courses per term, following the Academy’s curricular objectives and learning outcomes. Lecturers are also expected to complete administrative tasks, attend mandatory faculty and staff meetings, maintain office hours, and participate in program‑wide events. Attendance on campus five days a week is required;

occasional evening or weekend work may be needed.

• Teach one or two courses per term as assigned by the Academy’s Director.
• Adapt teaching to varying English proficiency levels.
• Follow the coordinated schedule, objectives, and stated learning outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Communicate student concerns to the Director or Program Manager.
• Design, adapt, and implement assessment procedures aligned with learning outcomes.
• Complete assigned tasks on time, including grade entry, attendance tracking, and course documentation.
• Meet institutional deadlines and comply with program procedures and policies.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings, including in‑person pre‑term and bi‑weekly meetings.
• Maintain weekly office hours (30 minutes per course each week).
• Participate in ESL Academy on‑campus events and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues in the ESL Academy.
• Demonstrate empathy and openness by actively seeking to understand students’ diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Foster an inclusive environment and avoid assumptions or stereotypes by engaging with students respectfully and thoughtfully.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Communications, or a related field with a TEFL/TESL certificate.
• At least two years of teaching ESL or EFL in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience teaching a broad variety of ESL skill areas and proficiency levels.
• Experience using technology in pedagogy.

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Four years of full‑time teaching experience in an intensive English program setting.
• Fluency in a language other than English.
• Experience teaching English abroad.
• Experience in curriculum construction, assessment, and accent modification.
• Experience with Canvas as a learning management system.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• High levels of time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish rapport with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work well independently and on a team.

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position requires an onsite presence on campus five days a week.

• Ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use a keyboard and mouse, and maintain good near vision for computer work; may involve light lifting or bending.
• Can move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

The salary range for this position has been established at $2,500 per non‑credit, eight‑week ESL course. The final salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, and other factors.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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