CE ELC English Language Faculty

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking ESL Instructors at the English Language Center to teach classes in person on campus. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with a TESOL minor and experience teaching English. Responsibilities include creating syllabi, grading, and providing feedback, while teaching 4.5 hours per week.

This position provides an opportunity for dedicated educators to foster language skills among diverse learners. Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter, along with contact information for three recommenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a TESOL minor required.
• Experience teaching English language.
• Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition theory essential.
• Familiarity with Canvas learning management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a syllabus and course calendar for assigned classes.
• Teach 4.5 hours per week and hold office hours.
• Develop lesson plans and grade student performance.
• Attend required meetings and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching English as a Second Language

Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition theory

Teaching experience

Familiarity with Canvas LMS

Education

Bachelor's degree with a TESOL minor

TESOL Master’s Degree

TESOL Graduate Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career internal at BYU, our best talent comes from within! Have you been in your current job close to a year per BYU Transfer Policy? The BYU English Language Center is hiring ESL Instructors to teach classes for the upcoming semester. This role is ideal for individuals with degrees in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or related fields. The ESL Instructor will teach 65‑minute class periods Monday‑Thursday each week per course assignment. ESL instructor course English proficiency ranges from novice to advanced high. Course subjects include grammar, listening and speaking, reading, and writing. The ESL instructor is responsible for all course‑related tasks from creating a syllabus to participating in end of semester test grading.

Responsibilities

• Create a syllabus and course calendar for the assigned class.
• Teach 4.5 hours per week.
• Offer office hours (1 per week per course assignment) for student support.
• Create course assignments and assessments.
• Keep regularly updated grade records throughout the semester.
• Provide meaningful and timely feedback to students’ work.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Grade students’ performance on Language Acquisition Tests (LATs).
• Attend required meetings.
• Teach 1‑3 classes (9 hours/week per class) at the English Language Center (ELC).
• Instruction occurs in‑person, on the Brigham Young University Campus, English Language Center.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a TESOL minor.
• Experience teaching the English language.
• Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition theory.
• Familiarity with Canvas learning management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• TESOL Master’s Degree or related field.
• TESOL Graduate Certificate.

Information Required at the Time of Application

Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Document(s) Required at the Time of Application

Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability. BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.