Director of TSL-ESL

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Position Summary

The Director will provide leadership for the undergraduate and graduate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs and the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating programming that supports non-native English-speaking students and prepares future TESOL educators, while ensuring academic excellence through curriculum oversight, faculty support, and alignment with institutional priorities and accreditation standards.

The Director will serve as a primary instructor for both TESOL and ESL courses.

* Program Leadership and Administration

* Develop, implement, and evaluate the TESOL and ESL curriculum to meet academic and institutional standards, including both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

* Supervise and mentor TESOL and ESL faculty and staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

* Manage program budgets, including planning expenditures and resource allocation.

* Ensure the program complies with university policies and applicable accreditation standards, through rigorous program assessment and continuous improvement processes.

* Collaborate with admissions and marketing teams to support recruitment efforts, including outreach to prospective students and participation in promotional activities.

* Instruction and Academic Support

* Teach 24 load hours annually, both TESOL and ESL courses.

* Ensure a high standard of instruction, using best pedagogical practices

* Assess student needs and guide language development strategies.

* Oversee student placement testing, academic progress monitoring, and program assessments.

* Student Engagement and Support

* Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

* Collaborate with student services to provide holistic support, including advising, tutoring, and cultural adjustment resources.

* Organize cultural events and activities to promote language practice and cross-cultural understanding.

* Collaboration and Outreach

* Work with university faculty and staff to facilitate the integration of ESL students into the broader campus community.

* Partner with admissions to support recruiting and retaining international and multilingual students.

* Build relationships with local churches, organizations, and communities to enhance outreach and support for ESL students.

* Consider new pathways to expand the circle of learners.

E.g., establish non-credit courses providing TESOL training to community and church partners.

* Collaborate with university faculty and staff to develop international partnerships and university programming which could lead to expansion of Taylor's international offerings.

* Some evening and weekend commitments may be required for events, student engagement, or recruitment efforts.

* Faith Integration and Leadership

* Serve as a spiritual leader within the program, integrating a biblical worldview into instruction and program activities.

* Model Christian character and foster students' spiritual growth alongside academic development.

* Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (preferred) or master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field.

* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in TESOL and/or ESL-related environments.

* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including international students.

* Record of excellent teaching in higher education.

* Relevant administrative experience to support leadership responsibilities as director, with preferred familiarity with accreditation standards for TESOL and ESL program.

* Demonstrated commitment to Christian higher education.

* Strong organizational and communication skills.