Assistant Professor of English as a Second Language (ESL) and Associate Director of Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI), Prescott Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty administrative position as Assistant Professor of English as a Second Language (ESL) and Associate Director of the Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI) at our beautiful Prescott, AZ campus. This position combines instructional excellence with academic leadership and program administration. As part of the relaunch of the Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI) at the Prescott campus, the successful candidate will help lead the development and growth of a revitalized intensive English program. The role requires initiative, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to implement an established program model while delivering high-quality instruction and supporting curriculum oversight, assessment processes, faculty coordination, student advising, recruitment and enrollment efforts, and day-to-day operations. The Associate Director is based at the Prescott campus and reports directly to the ERLI Director at the Daytona Beach campus. Close cross-campus collaboration is essential to ensure consistency in academic standards, student outcomes, accreditation compliance, and alignment with ERLI's mission and strategic goals. ERLI’s mission is to provide high-quality English language instruction that prepares speakers of other languages to enter and succeed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University or another U.S. university.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of postsecondary ESL/EAP teaching experience.
• Experience with curriculum development and student assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to support and advise international students.
• Familiarity with instructional technology (e.g., Canvas, Zoom).
• Strong intercultural communication skills.
• Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an intensive English program in the United States.
• Prior academic leadership or coordinator experience.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CEA).
• Demonstrated commitment to sustained professional development in areas relevant to language education, assessment, or academic leadership.
• Multilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL/EAP and content-based courses (teaching load adjusted to reflect administrative duties).
• Ensure alignment of instruction with ERLI curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Provide academic advising and intervention to support international student retention and success.
• Implement and monitor ERLI curriculum at the Prescott campus in coordination with the ERLI Director.
• Oversee placement testing, diagnostics, and final exam processes.
• Conduct item analysis and review assessment effectiveness to ensure validity and alignment with program outcomes with the ERLI Assessment Coordinator.
• Train and support faculty in assessment procedures and academic policies.
• Lead all ERLI Prescott data collection efforts, including enrollment, retention, progression, placement outcomes, and student performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate academic and enrollment records in compliance with university policy.
• Analyze student achievement and program data to inform instructional and operational decision-making.
• Prepare required campus-level and program-level reports.
• Contribute data and documentation required for CEA annual reporting, self-study processes, and accreditation review.
• Ensure Prescott operations align with CEA accreditation standards.
• Maintain required documentation and records for ongoing compliance.
• Support preparation for accreditation reviews, annual reports, and program evaluation processes.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and scheduling at the Prescott campus.
• Support faculty professional development and instructional consistency.
• Develop course schedules and coordinate classroom assignments.
• Serve as liaison between ERLI and Prescott campus offices (Admissions, ISSS, Registrar, Student Services).
• Coordinate student orientation, placement, and onboarding processes.
• Manage day-to-day program operations and respond to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree
• Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan – with no vesting period
• Up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year
• 3 days of paid leave granted upon hire
• 15 days of paid leave accrued throughout the year
• 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level