Instructor

Charleston Southern University•North Charleston, SC

25d

About The Position

Charleston Southern University is hiring a part-time, contracted Intensive English Program (IEP) Instructor with the Center for Global Engagement, beginning in January 2027. The position is contingent upon sufficient student enrollment. The instructor teaches evening classes Monday through Thursday and may teach all four evenings or share instructional responsibilities with another instructor. The position includes at least 18 hours of classroom instruction per week at the pre-collegiate, non-credit-bearing level, along with program leadership, student support, curriculum development, and marketing activities. Candidates should be professing Christians committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service; support a strong liberal arts education; and be willing to explore the integration of faith and learning with students.

Requirements

TESOL certificate required.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think strategically, and work independently.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Candidates should be professing Christians committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, support a strong liberal arts education, and be willing to explore the integration of faith and learning with students.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English, Education, or a related field is preferred.
At least three years of experience teaching English language learners is preferred.
Experience teaching international students in an intensive English or ESL environment is preferred.
Experience teaching English to international students is desirable.

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of 18 hours per week in the Intensive English Program at the pre-collegiate, non-credit-bearing level.
Follow university policies related to instruction.
Attend and participate in departmental and university functions.
Develop and review the curriculum; support student reviews and retention; and provide leadership for the IEP program.
Work with Office of Global Engagement administration on new student orientation, the student handbook, attendance, and student disciplinary matters.
Identify students who need tutoring and provide appropriate support services.
Plan and coordinate activities that enrich students’ experience of U.S. history, culture, relationships, and integration into life at CSU, including field trips, social activities, and peer friendships.
Conduct student testing and placement.
Address special student requests and problems related to program status.
Complete end-of-session grade reporting and certificates, and participate in faculty evaluation.
Review IEP student enrollment and billing status and coordinate with CSU service units.
Order and process books and reference materials.
Work with the Office of Enrollment Services to determine recruitment goals and jointly market the IEP program.