Continuing Education Instructor – English Language Institute

FLSA Status

Exempt 

Hours per Week

Positions are part-time and temporary – Work schedule, hourly rate, and benefits eligibility will vary.

Hiring Department

Professional and Public Programs

Required Application Materials

A resume is required in order to apply. 

Purpose of Position

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 professional that evolves in response to their personal enrichment and professional development.

Essential Functions

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).

Course assignments can include oral communication (listening, speaking), textual communication (writing/reading), and accuracy (grammar and accent reduction) at all levels.

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.

Adhering to the prescribed curriculum and standards, and using assigned course texts and materials.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To teach ELI Foundations to Level 3: 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 Level 4 to Level 6: Advanced level and Test Preparation program (TOEFL, Cambridge): TESOL degree or higher, a M.A. TESOL Certificate is required.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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 principals 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.

Adhering to the prescribed curriculum and standards, and using assigned course texts and materials, if applicable.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is frequently required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to very loud.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].

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