What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct ESL Instructors for PLACE - Open Pool position at TESOL International Association?
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleAdjunct ESL Instructors for PLACE - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202400191F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$5,750 per 3-credit course; in select instances, pay may be higher commensurate with experience or course complexity.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
PLACE (Programs for Learning Academic and Community English) provides quality English language instruction, intercultural learning experiences, and support services for those interested in personal, professional, or academic growth through a variety of innovative programs and opportunities that uphold Colorado State University's Principles of Community.
While PLACE offers a variety of English language courses and programs, the Intensive English Program ( IEP ) is at the core of PLACE's offerings. The IEP offers rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that prepares international students for success in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The IEP serves international students who are preparing to study at Colorado State University. Instruction is delivered in a full-time, intensive format. Core instructional offerings include multiple levels of reading and writing, speaking and listening, and grammar. The IEP is accredited by CEA .
Colorado State University is a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.
Colorado State's principles of community - inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice - reflect our core values and support CSU's mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
CSU is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges, and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. With 2,000 international students and scholars representing more than 100 countries, the campus continues to adopt an international worldview. When these students arrive, they are not alone; more than 20 percent of tenure-track faculty are international.
CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research
% Teaching100
% Service0
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Office of International Programs at Colorado State University invites applications for adjunct ESL instructors in Programs for Learning Academic and Community English ( PLACE ). We are seeking individuals who are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and constantly striving to act in ways that affirm and support students, staff, faculty, leadership, and the communities with whom they engage.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific areas of expertise, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
The pool is valid through August 22, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Search ContactDiana Galliano; Diana.Galliano@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Working TitleAdjunct ESL Instructors for PLACE - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202400191F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$5,750 per 3-credit course; in select instances, pay may be higher commensurate with experience or course complexity.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
- Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)
- Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
- For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .
- Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
PLACE (Programs for Learning Academic and Community English) provides quality English language instruction, intercultural learning experiences, and support services for those interested in personal, professional, or academic growth through a variety of innovative programs and opportunities that uphold Colorado State University's Principles of Community.
While PLACE offers a variety of English language courses and programs, the Intensive English Program ( IEP ) is at the core of PLACE's offerings. The IEP offers rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that prepares international students for success in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The IEP serves international students who are preparing to study at Colorado State University. Instruction is delivered in a full-time, intensive format. Core instructional offerings include multiple levels of reading and writing, speaking and listening, and grammar. The IEP is accredited by CEA .
Colorado State University is a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.
Colorado State's principles of community - inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice - reflect our core values and support CSU's mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
CSU is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges, and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. With 2,000 international students and scholars representing more than 100 countries, the campus continues to adopt an international worldview. When these students arrive, they are not alone; more than 20 percent of tenure-track faculty are international.
CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research
% Teaching100
% Service0
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Office of International Programs at Colorado State University invites applications for adjunct ESL instructors in Programs for Learning Academic and Community English ( PLACE ). We are seeking individuals who are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and constantly striving to act in ways that affirm and support students, staff, faculty, leadership, and the communities with whom they engage.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
- Master's degree in TESOL , TESL / TEFL , applied linguistics, or closely related field plus five years of teaching experience in an academic English program at the post-secondary level
- Fluency in English
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific areas of expertise, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
The pool is valid through August 22, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Search ContactDiana Galliano; Diana.Galliano@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Salary : $5,750
