Continuing Education Instructor - English Language Institute

University of Texas At El Paso • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The English Language Institute (ELI) instructors carry teaching and non-teaching responsibilities, such as placement and exit testing, grading, substituting, taking students on sightseeing trips, assisting in curriculum development, and providing continuity and stability to our program. Professional and Public Programs (P3) offers a robust portfolio of courses and programs needed by aspiring individuals and professionals that evolves in response to their personal enrichment and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree or higher, with a concentration in English, a foreign language, IEP, communications, linguistics, or a closely related field. TESOL Certificate required to teach ELI Foundations to Level 3.
• TESOL degree or higher, a M.A. TESOL Certificate is required to teach ELI Level 4 to Level 6: Advanced level and Test Preparation program (TOEFL, Cambridge).
• At least two years of teaching experience in ESL/EFL, TOEFL iBT, and active curriculum development, with English language teaching experience in a post-secondary educational setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Blackboard, MS Teams or another Learning Management System.
• Experience with Blackboard Collaborate or another asynchronous instructional tool.
• One to three (1-3) years online teaching with adult education.
• Demonstrated success in applying age appropriate learning principles and best practices to ensure mastery of program/course learning objectives.
• Familiarity with English for Specific Purposes (ESP) methodology.
• Five or more years' experience teaching adult learners of English as a second language.
• Previous experience with an intensive ESL program.
• Experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) abroad.
• Experience teaching online.
• Must be able to demonstrate mastery of the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use classroom technology and/or equipment proficiency.
• Ability to maintain an effective classroom learning atmosphere.
• Ability to work under precise and exacting conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, students, faculty and university personnel.
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all program-related duties, which include proctoring, grading, and evaluating program-wide activities; occasional chaperoning of field trips; and record-keeping (attendance, grades, miscellaneous evaluation of students).
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging activities and assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Evaluate student oral presentations, projects, and written work using criteria relevant to the course content and learning objectives.
• Maintain and submit accurate records to meet published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance).
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations. Review course evaluations when available and provide feedback to improve course delivery.
• Attend one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution's mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Meet with the Program Manager as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including curriculum and program development.
• Set up and clean up classrooms assigned, to include: Ensuring all a/v, computer equipment and other electrical items used are turned off before leaving; erasing white board; returning tables/chairs to standard set-up if rearranged.
• Attend meetings and/or professional development workshops/training as requested.
• Keep current in area(s) of expertise related to subject being taught.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree