Intensive English Program – Program Educator - Part-Time

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami invites applications for a Part-Time Intensive English Program Educator. The role requires implementing curriculum, preparing materials, and delivering engaging ESL instruction to international students within the university system.

Candidates should hold a Master's in TESL or related field with at least two years of experience, plus familiarity with Canvas. The position emphasizes student services, teamwork, and cross-cultural engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in TESL or related field with two years teaching experience in an academic ESL program.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Canvas and other databases/systems used by the program.
• Focus on student services, teamwork and appreciation of other cultures.

Responsibilities

• Selected candidates will follow curriculum provided by the department.
• Develop appropriate materials, exercises, and tests for assigned classes.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new techniques and situations required by the teaching assignment.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Assess students' performance.
• Provide two office hours per week for consultation with students.
• Use the language lab as an effective tool for language learning.
• Meet responsibilities and deadlines for recording attendance, grades, sponsor reports, etc.
• Provide evaluations, recommendations and any other input requested regarding student performance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Student services focus

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in TESL or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Intensive English Program – Program Educator position - Part-Time

The mission of the University of Miami Intensive English Program is to prepare international students to enter a university in the U.S. by providing instruction in English language and academic study skills.

The IEP also helps its international students adapt to university life and American culture.

The program facilitates intercultural understanding, offers support and guidance related to non-academic issues, and builds ease and confidence in a new culture.

• Selected candidates will follow curriculum provided by the department;
• develop appropriate materials, exercises, and tests for assigned classes;
• demonstrate the ability to adapt to new techniques and situations required by the teaching assignment;
• attend all required meetings;
• assess students' performance;
• provide two office hours per week for consultation with students;
• use the language lab as an effective tool for language learning;
• meet responsibilities and deadlines for recording attendance, grades, sponsor reports, etc.;
• provide evaluations, recommendations and any other input requested regarding student performance.

Qualifications and Experience

Master's Degree in TESL, or related field with two years teaching experience in an academic ESL program and experience living or teaching overseas. Computer skills and familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Canvas and other databases/systems used by the program. Focus on student services, teamwork and appreciation of other cultures.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.