Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; English Language Training Institute

Position Number EPTF50

Working Title Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; English Language Training Institute

Division Academic Affairs

Department International Programs (Adm)

Work Unit English Language Training Institute

Work Location English Language Training Institute

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty

Employment Type Temporary – Part-time

Hours per week 6 -15 contact hours per week (Varies)

Work Schedule 

Adjunct faculty teach 1-2 courses per semester. For the fall and spring semesters, classes meet from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening or weekend work may be required subject to program needs. Selected candidates will work with the Director and Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction to determine a schedule appropriate to the candidate’s availability.

Pay Rate $4,827 base per course

Minimum Experience/Education 

• Master’s degree in TESL, TEFL, Linguistics, or other closely related field
• Experience teaching ESL/EFL
• High level of English language proficiency

Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: Doctorate or Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:Meet minimum qualifications with specific coursework in culture and society, educational foundations, second-language pedagogy, second-language assessment, and a language teaching practicum.

At least one year experience teaching in an intensive English program, preferably university based.

Experience in teaching overseas or in an immersive non-English speaking environment preferred.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities Include:

• Prepare and teach assigned courses in a professional manner. Class meeting times/days of the week vary depending on assignment.
• Prepare and deliver lessons consistent with the ELTI curriculum guides.
• Contribute to creation of materials both individually and in collaboration with other instructors.
• Develop and/or update course syllabi. Develop lesson plans, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Grade and record student assignments and assessments.
• Track student attendance.
• Submit completed mid-semester and final student progress reports according to University regulations.
• Attend faculty meetings as the adjunct’s schedule allows.
• Assist with orientation, placement testing, and other student activities as determined by the ELTI Director.
• Regularly check and respond as necessary to email.
• Follow ELTI and University policies concerning employee conduct.

UNC Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants subject to criminal background check.

Other Work/Responsibilities 

Necessary Licenses or Certifications 

Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024

Expected Length of Assignment Fall Semester 2024 (Varies Upon Need)

Posting Open Date 05/09/2024

Posting Close Date 08/01/2024

Special Notes to Applicants 

Adjunct Lecturers at the English Language Training Institute are classified under “EHRA Temporary Teaching” positions and are contracted for one term, renewable for future terms as the student population and placement demand.

Salary is established per course, and does not include health insurance, retirement, or other benefits.

Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.

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