Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo seeks a part-time instructor to prepare and deliver lessons emphasizing academic writing and speaking. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in TESOL or a related field and at least two years of teaching experience at the college level.

The role involves assessing student progress and maintaining records. The position is located on the North Campus and aims to enhance the academic success of L2 international students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL or related field.
• Two or more years of in-person teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of course management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lessons based on specific student needs.
• Evaluate student progress through various assessment methods.
• Maintain student records, including grades and attendance.

Skills

Academic writing

Student engagement

Course management systems

Collaborative syllabus development

Fluency in another language

Education

Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
• Two years or more experience teaching in-person at college or university level.
• Working knowledge of course management systems.
• Interest in & ability to work collaboratively with English Language Institute faculty on syllabus development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience living, teaching, or working in a predominantly non-English speaking country.
• Conversational or better fluency in a language other than English.

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements: This position does not drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type

Part‑Time

Campus

North Campus

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.