Part-Time Faculty (ESL Instructor)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Apr 02, 2025

Part-Time Faculty (ESL Instructor)
Posting Number	req22115
Department	English as a Second Language
Department Website Link	cesl.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona is the only CEA accredited (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation) in Arizona. CESL offers high-quality English language and teacher training programs on main campus and around the world. Currently, CESL is searching for Part-time faculty to provide English as a Second Language instruction through a variety of CESL programs. Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teaching Duties Teach 4 to 19.45 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 (i.e., tutoring, electives, clubs) Service to CESL 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 (e.g., 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 Professional Development 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. Evaluation Comply with evaluation procedures and processes as outlined in CESL-Info\Faculty Performance Eval Instructions
Minimum Qualifications	MA or PhD 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 Teachers must demonstrate excellent proficiency in English in their professional interactions
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience traveling and living abroad Ability to speak more than one language
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Part-Time Hourly (NTE)
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	TBD
Job FTE	0.40
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$39.00
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	4/7/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Sumayya Granger Associate Director, Program Administration sracy@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/6/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please attach 1.) CV, 2.) Cover Letter
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