Part-Time Faculty; ESL Instructor; CESL; Updated

Part-Time Faculty (ESL Instructor) (CESL) (Updated)

Posting Number req
25286

Department English as a Second Language

Location Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This posting has been updated from 2 to 5 vacancies.

The University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) invites you to apply to the role Part-Time Faculty (ESL Instructor). CESL is the only CEA accredited program in Arizona and offers high-quality English language and teacher training programs on main campus and abroad. Currently, CESL is searching for part-time faculty to provide English as a Second Language instruction through a variety of CESL programs.

• Teach 4 to hours a week as assigned.
• Teach across programs based on availability (as established with program coordinators) during established working hours for a given session.
• Hold one office hour per week per class, indicated on class syllabus.
• Submit e-syllabi for each class.
• Demonstrate cordial, professional interaction with all faculty, staff, and students.
• Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to recording attendance, student evaluations, announcements, etc. in a timely manner.
• Read and respond to emails promptly during workdays. Other duties as assigned (tutoring, electives, clubs).

• Attend all Department meetings and center-wide events.
• Be available for observation by teacher trainees, students and visiting guests or others approved by an appropriate program coordinator.
• Participate in required CESL events (picnics, international festivals, closing ceremonies – communicated during hiring – not all events required).
• Assist with orientation/testing as needed.
• Be available during week prior to session start for training, testing, and orientation duties.
• Participate in TEFL portfolio training, norming, and marking as needed; participate in OPI training and conduct OPIs as needed; develop CGC materials as needed.

• Participate in all required departmental trainings.
• All employees are expected to remain current in their professional areas and to participate in professional development activities regularly.

• Comply with evaluation procedures and processes as outlined in CESL-Info Faculty Performance Eval Instructions.

• MA in TESL or closely related field.
• Experience teaching multilingual classes in all areas of English language skills and at all levels of English proficiency in secondary or higher educational institutions.
• Proficiency in professional English communications.

• Previous experience traveling and living abroad.
• Ability to speak more than one language.
• PhD in TESL or closely related field.

Rank Instructor

Tenure Information Part-Time Hourly (NTE)

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week TBD

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Rate of Pay $

Compensation Type hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 5

Contact Information for Candidates:
Sumayya Granger
Interim Director

Open Date 3/2/2026

Open Until Filled Yes