Adjunct Hiring Pool: English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable
position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall
2024 - Summer 2025.

This pool expires 05/31/2025. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past
05/31/2025, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

UNC’s Center for International Education (CIE) is the university-wide office dedicated to comprehensive internationalization for students, faculty, and staff. The CIE team develops and implements international activities that support teaching, learning, research, and global engagement throughout the university. The CIE team provides extensive (i) global learning opportunities; (ii) advice and counsel on immigration and tax regulations, and compliance for students and scholars; (iii) international partnership development and facilitation; (iv) comprehensive support for international students; (v) on-campus global programming that helps to educate campus community and develop global cultural competencies. 
Intensive English Program (IEP) resides under the CIE’s umbrella. It is a CEA-accredited, in-house academic language program aimed at serving diverse linguistic and cultural needs of English language learners and providing professional development training to EFL/ESL educators. IEP is a 7-level program that fuses cross-cultural immersion with focused English language instruction to create a unique and distinctive college preparatory experience to ensure the students' future academic success and career readiness.

Job Duties:

Teaching 

Teach academic English to English language learners in the following courses: Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, Grammar, and Academic Vocabulary. 
Meet during assigned classes at scheduled times online or in person. 
Organize instructional planning according to the IEP curriculum and individual student learning outcomes in each course/level. 
Administer formative and summative assessments. 
Keep and report student attendance. 
Actively utilize the university’s Learning Management System (Canvas) in each course.

Reporting and Student Advising
 
Conduct mid-term and final grade reporting in a timely fashion 
Provide feedback and consultations based on the results of the reports 
Keep regular student hours in person and/or online (2 hours per week).
Upload copies of the final grade reports, final exams, and assessment rubrics in a designed SharePoint location 

Professional Development

Attend and participate in IEP faculty meetings.
Stay informed about the best practice in the field of TESOL and adjust teaching practices accordingly. 
Collaborate and cooperate with fellow IEP instructors and staff.

Administrative Duties 
Assist with processing student applications for admission. 
Assist in data collection for external accrediting agencies. 
Respond to prospective student inquiries.
Assist with marketing and web-site management when needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master’s degree in TESOL/ESL, Applied Linguistics, or related field. 
Experience working with non-native speakers of English.
Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective written communication skills.
Established digital literacy skills. 
Effective critical thinking and reasoning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in TESOL/ESL, Applied Linguistics, or related field
3 years of experience teaching ESL in U.S. or abroad. 
Experience designing curricula and assessments. 
Experience teaching online and using LMS effectively in course delivery, assessments, and class data monitoring.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Salary : $144,000 - $188,000