Learning Resource Center English Language Specialist

Department: Academic Affairs, Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: 10-20 hours/week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position:

The LRC English Language Specialist will support operations in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) within the Mason Global Center by providing ESL tutoring, assisting in managing LRC resources, administering / scoring assessments, and contributing to the development of LRC instructional resources. The LRC English Language Specialist will also support directly-admitted international students from across campus who may need English language tutoring.

Responsibilities:

• Provide English language tutoring across all skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading) to Academic English and Pathway students, international Graduate Teaching Assistants, and other populations of GMU multilingual students. Appointments will be both in-person and online;
• Provide a positive, supportive tutoring environment, and promote tutoring services;
• Track students' progress, prepare timely reports on sessions with clients;
• Assist with LRC operations including use - by students, staff and faculty - of computers, printers, library resources, and study areas;
• Serve as an evaluator of international Graduate Teaching Assistant oral English assessments;
• Collaborate with LRC staff to offer English language workshops and/or supervised group activities (e.g. conversation groups, language labs) to English language learners;
• Contribute to the LRC bank of tutoring / teaching reference materials and resources; and
• Attend regular LRC team meetings and other Center-wide events, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a graduate program in Linguistics, Education, TESOL, English or a related field;
• Previous experience teaching adult ESL students;
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English;
• Strong intercultural communication skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications (e.g. MS Teams, Excel, Word, and Canvas LMS) and an ability to use technology to enhance the student experience; and
• Strong background in phonology, phonetics, and pronunciation instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching pronunciation using the Color Vowel system; and
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Accountability: The LRC English Language Specialist will report to the Assistant Director for Learning Support & Assessment, who will observe one or more tutoring sessions and/or workshops each semester.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Learning Resource Center English Language Specialist at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: January 22, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 5, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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