Instructor – ESL Academic Program

Supervisor’s Title: Academic Dean/Program Manager

Department: Academics

General Summary: 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.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in Academic 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL

• Native or near-native ability to speak English

Education and Experience: The position requires a 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 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

Physical Requirements: 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.

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

Benefits Offered: 

• Paid Time Off