Instructor – ESL Intensive Program

Adjunct Intensive English Program Instructor for CSI

The English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor will teach courses within the ESL Programs. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering ESL curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.

Teach courses in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL up to 27.5 hours per week

Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to each course session

Grade and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner

Evaluate and monitor students' progress the use of various assessment tools

Deliver engaging instruction through a variety of student-centered classroom activities

Maintain necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager

Provide support through academic advising to ensure student growth and retention

Attend and participate in quarterly instructor in-service meetings

Stay well-informed with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional growth activities annually

Organize and lead field trips for student enrichment once per quarter

Actively contribute to program improvement by proactively providing feedback and participating in various committees

Additional tasks as needed

Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL

Native or near-native ability to speak English

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field). At least two years of prior teaching experience to adult learners preferred.

If the Bachelor's or Master's Degree is not in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field), language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes the following:

Language teaching methodology

The nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics)

The structure of English ( e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse)

Second language acquisition

Intercultural communication ( e.g., sociolinguistics, cross-cultural studies)

Practicum experience

While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Paid Time-Off