Assistant Director, Intensive English Center (IEC)

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Tennessee State University is seeking an Assistant Director for the Intensive English Center (IEC). This role supports student learning through academic instruction, assessment activities, and program coordination within the university environment. The position involves overseeing ESL course delivery, preparing instructional resources, and supporting accreditation and faculty development efforts.

• Planning, delivering, and assessing ESL courses
• Implementing language teaching approaches aligned with IEC philosophy
• Evaluating student performance and attendance
• Preparing instructional materials
• Participating in departmental meetings and curriculum assessment
• Preparing student transcripts
• Analyzing assessment data
• Overseeing student academic progress
• Ensuring accreditation compliance
• Supporting faculty development
• Overseeing technology-enhanced learning solutions
• Maintaining communication with students and university staff
• Promoting IEC services within the university
• Planning cultural, social, and academic activities

• Experience planning and delivering ESL courses
• Ability to conduct assessment and analyze assessment data
• Ability to oversee student academic progress
• Experience preparing instructional materials and student transcripts
• Ability to support accreditation compliance activities
• Ability to maintain communication with students and university staff
• Experience overseeing technology-enhanced learning solutions
• Ability to participate in curriculum assessment and departmental meetings WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position contributes to the success of student learning and language development within the university community. By overseeing academic progress, assessment processes, and instructional planning, the Assistant Director helps support quality educational experiences and program effectiveness in the IEC.

• Highlight experience with ESL instruction, assessment, and curriculum planning in higher education settings.
• Include examples of overseeing student academic progress and supporting student engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrate familiarity with accreditation processes and academic compliance responsibilities.
• Emphasize communication skills when working with university staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Provide examples of preparing instructional materials and integrating technology into learning environments.
• Tailor application materials to show alignment with IEC philosophy and academic program support responsibilities.