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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP), which is housed under the Department of Applied Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for part-time lecturer appointments for the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 sessions. 

The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) is Penn State’s premier intensive English program, offering courses in academic English to prepare international students for the expectations of undergraduate and graduate studies at American universities. 

Job Duties

• Part-time lecturers are needed for teaching non-credit intensive English courses in one of four levels of instruction.
• Some course-related administrative duties are required of all appointments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in TESOL or related area (e.g., TEFL, ESL, etc.) is required; pursuit toward such a degree or BA-TESOL may be acceptable for some positions. Prior teaching experience in an intensive English program or an academic English preparation program is preferred.
• Appointments entail approximately 10 hours per week for a duration of 8 weeks.
• Successful candidates must show an active interest in ongoing professional development and have a knowledgeable command of the English language.
• Applications must be submitted electronically through this forum and include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without letter or CV cannot be reviewed.
• In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

These appointments are non-tenure, term-based appointments with the possibility of renewal. Start and end dates may vary depending on the program and applicant fit. Review of applications is ongoing. For a more detailed description of the positions currently available, please contact Dr. Jason Litzenberg (jjl53@psu.edu). Be sure to visit the IECP website at: https://iecp.la.psu.edu/. All classes are held in-person at Penn State’s University Park campus.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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