Part Time - Intensive English Communication Program - Adjunct Faculty

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is inviting applications for part-time lecturer positions in its Intensive English Communication Program for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. This role involves teaching non-credit English courses to prepare international students for academic success. Candidates are expected to have a Master's degree in TESOL or a related field and a commitment to professional development. Applications require a cover letter and CV, highlighting a commitment to an inclusive campus community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL or related area required; BA-TESOL acceptable for some positions.
• Prior teaching experience in an intensive English program is preferred.
• Active interest in ongoing professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach non-credit intensive English courses in one of four levels.
• Perform course-related administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of English language

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master's degree in TESOL or related area

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP), which is housed under the Department of Applied Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for part-time lecturer appointments for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 sessions.

The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) offers courses in academic English to prepare international students for undergraduate and graduate studies at American universities.

Job Duties

• Part-time lecturers are needed for teaching non-credit intensive English courses in one of four levels of instruction.
• Some course‑related administrative duties are required of all appointments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master's degree in TESOL or related area (e.g., TEFL, ESL, etc.) is required; pursuit toward such a degree or BA‑TESOL may be acceptable for some positions. Prior teaching experience in an intensive English program or an academic English preparation program is preferred.
• Appointments entail approximately 10 hours per week for a duration of 8 weeks.
• Successful candidates must show an active interest in ongoing professional development and have a knowledgeable command of the English language.
• Applications must be submitted electronically through this forum and include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without letter or CV cannot be reviewed.
• In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

These appointments are non‑tenure, term‑based appointments with the possibility of renewal. Start and end dates may vary depending on the program and applicant fit. Review of applications is ongoing. For a more detailed description of the positions currently available, please contact Dr. Jason Litzenberg ([e-mail]). Be sure to visit the IECP website at https://iecp.la.psu.edu/. All classes are held in‑person at Penn State's University Park campus.

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