Temporary Professional – Part-Time Workplace English Instructor

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Workplace English Instructor (Temporary Professional) will plan, deliver, and evaluate learner-centered ESOL classes for frontline UMass workers. This part-time position teaching in-person classes with The Partnership for Workplace Education program takes place at our Amherst campus.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Workplace English team in developing and implementing the classes to serve eligible custodial and culinary employees.
• Participates in recruiting and registration of UMass employees at their workplace.
• Organizes and teaches two classes a semester using participatory principles to deliver content focused on workplace language interactions, tools, and general communication needs.
• Prepares required class plans and reports.
• Assists in needs assessment, formulation of program objectives, and relevant research as needed.
• Trains student volunteers to work with learners outside class.
• Conducts periodic class evaluations and overall learning effectiveness. Participate in weekly staff meetings as well as program-wide meetings, as needed.
• Works actively to ensure that all programs are conducted in compliance with federal, state, and University Affirmative Action policies.

Other Functions

• Provides instruction at multiple levels in one class.
• Provides instruction in all four language domains: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Works collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness. In the performance of work, take initiative, and operate with self-direction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years ESOL teaching experience and/or equivalent experience teaching adults.
• Excellent interpersonal and group processing skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks at once, and attentive to detail.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability implementing adult education theories and practices with diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Masters or Doctorate in TESOL or Bilingual Teaching Program.
• Ability to speak Nepali, Tibetan, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Spanish and/or Farsi.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

Additional Details

• Learn more about the UMass Partnership for Worker Education Program at www.umass.edu/worker-ed/

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week, must be available to teach classes in the evening after regular work hours, schedule to be determined.
• This position is temporary and non-benefited, and will be active from September 22, 2024 through May 17, 2025.

Salary Information

• $32.66 per hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a temporary non-benefited professional position. The position is set to end on 5/17/25. Please submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references. Position will remain open until the position is filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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