ESL Adjunct Instructor

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Study Group ISC in Chicago, IL, invites applications for ESL adjunct instructors to teach non-credit EAP courses in Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Academic Skills within a university pathway program at Roosevelt University's Millennium Park location.

Courses run in the daytime, Mon–Fri, totaling 5.5 hours per week, with orientation the week of May 11 and grading after the term. Applicants should have a Master’s in TESOL/TESL/Linguistics and relevant college ESL experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL, TESL, Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Substantial prior experience teaching college‑level ESL to international students.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach non-credit English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses in Reading, Writing, Grammar and Academic Skills, Listening/Speaking, and Study Skills.
• Deliver courses in a university pathway program at Roosevelt University, Chicago campus, under ISC supervision.
• Participate in orientation before the term and grading after the term.

Skills

Experience teaching ESL

TESOL language teaching

Education

Master's degree in TESOL/TESL/Linguistics

Job description

Working Hours Courses are tentatively scheduled M W F, or Tu Th, between the hours of 8:45 and 3:30.

Position Summary

Study Group’s International Study Center ( ISC ) is seeking ESL adjunct instructors to teach non-credit English for Academic Purposes ( EAP ) courses in the areas of Reading, Writing, Grammar and Academic Skills, Listening/Speaking, and Study Skills in an intensive English program; and in courses such as College Life, Critical Thinking, and US Culture.

Students are enrolled in a university pathway program at our Chicago/Millennium Park location, with Summer Session courses beginning on 5/18/2015 and ending on 7/31/2015.

The term will be preceded by faculty orientation and mentoring the week of May 11, and followed by a grading period the week of August 3.

All courses take place during the day, Monday through Friday, meeting for a total of 5.5 hours per week.

These courses are tentatively scheduled M W F, or Tu Th, between the hours of 8:45 and 3:30. (Classes are not held on Memorial Day, May 25, or on July 3.)

Instructors will work under the supervision of and report to Study Group ISC’s Center Director and Head of English.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Specialist qualifications in the area of English language teaching to speakers of other languages, such as a Master’s degree in TESOL , TESL , Linguistics, or a closely related field, and substantial previous experience in teaching college level ESL to international students in the US or elsewhere.

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 3

Required Education

Required Education Masters Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

None.

Minimum Qualifications

See knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience living and working overseas, and knowledge and experience of second languages and cultures is highly desired.

Equipment Operated

Basic office/ classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead projector, office copier).

Working Conditions

Traditional classroom and general office environment.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Posting Specific Questions

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Departmental Contact Information

Russell Clark, Center Director, Study Group, International Study Center / Roosevelt University, 18 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 211, [e-mail].

430 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL