Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Public service loan forgiveness

Career coaching and training

Job summary

The English Language Institute at the University at Buffalo invites applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Adjunct Instructors to teach credit-bearing English courses to first-year international undergraduate students in-person.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lessons focused on academic writing and speaking, evaluating student progress, maintaining records, and holding regular office hours. UB offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Teach credit-bearing English courses to first-year international undergraduate students.
• Prepare lessons based on student needs with emphasis on academic writing or speaking.
• Maintain records of grades and attendance and participate in departmental meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lessons prioritizing academic writing and/or speaking.
• Evaluate student progress through papers, presentations, and engagement.
• Maintain student records and attendance.
• Hold regular office hours for student conferencing.

Skills

Academic writing

Public speaking

Lesson delivery

Student assessment

Office hours

Job description

The English Language Institute at the University at Buffalo invites applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Adjunct Instructors to teach credit-bearing English courses to first-year international undergraduate students (in-person).

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare and deliver lessons to L2 international undergraduate students that prioritize academic writing and/or speaking and are based on specific student needs.
• Evaluate student progress and academic achievement through a combination of course papers, presentations, groupwork tasks, and overall student engagement.
• Maintain student records, including grades and attendance.
• Participate in required departmental meetings.
• Hold regular office hours for student conferencing.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About Western New York

Western New York is an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo, called “The City of Good Neighbors,” offers outstanding public schools and affordable housing. Buffalo is a diverse cultural center with excellent theater, museums and music as well as sports teams. For more information, please see: Buffalo Niagara Region.

About The University At Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.