English Language Institute (ELI) Instructor

Uog; United States; On-site; USD 41,372 - 51,715; Full time

Job summary

Uog is seeking an English Language Institute (ELI) Instructor in the United States. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in ESL or related field, with responsibilities including teaching non-native English speakers, developing course materials, and assessing student progress. The role involves flexible scheduling, maintaining records, and participating in curriculum development. The salary range is between $41,372 and $51,715 annually based on qualifications and experience. Join Uog and contribute to a quality educational environment!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ESL, TESOL, applied linguistics, or a related degree.
• Ability to teach non-native English speakers basic communication skills.
• Experience in developing course materials for language instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach non-native English students basic communication skills.
• Develop innovative course materials and syllabi.
• Evaluate students’ progress and maintain records.

Skills

Communication skills

Innovative course materials development

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ESL or related field

Master’s degree in Linguistics with TESL emphasis (preferred)

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: English Language Institute (ELI) Instructor

Posting Number: 055-26

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary Range: UGPP /K-1 $41,372.00 Per Annum – UGPP /K-7 $51,715.00 Per Annum

Job Description Summary

The English Language Institute (ELI) is committed to quality education and the development of language skills and cultural understanding among its students. The ELI also accepts and affirms its students’ different academic, cultural, and social values, encouraging the recognition and development of additional skills and strategies to work effectively and successfully in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach non‑native English students basic communication skills using a variety of teaching techniques within a single classroom.
• Develop innovative course materials and methods with associated syllabi and handouts.
• Follow university and institutional regulations.
• Evaluate students to assess their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Teach courses in a flexible schedule of times and locations as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with other instructors and students of the larger UOG community.
• Teach ESL courses to non‑native speakers, including writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
• Teach scheduled classes, including evenings and/or Saturday courses, as assigned.
• Maintain formal office hours and work in an ESL laboratory when necessary.
• Serve, when necessary, on college committees to maintain and improve the instructional program.
• Maintain required students’ attendance and scholastic records; submit grades in a timely manner and institute deadline.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation of courses, course material, instructional methods, outcomes assessment, and recruitment and retention initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English as a Second Language (ESL), or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) applied linguistics with Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) emphasis, or other appropriate related degree or certification from the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) or an accredited college or university.
• One of the following: (1) A high school diploma; (2) Successful completion of General Education Development (GED) Test; (3) The equivalent of a general education high school program; or (4) Successful completion of a certification program from a recognized accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field for the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Linguistics with TESL emphasis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Guam is a drug‑free work environment and an equal‑opportunity employer. Military family, disability and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires presentation of proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. We comply with this law on a nondiscriminatory basis.