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

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

COMPENSATION RANGE : 1,260.00 - 1,260.00 USD per credit

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION : Faculty

TARGET HIRE DATE : 8 / 14 / 2023

BENEFITS : UNC's Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on 08 / 10 / 2023

Position Summary :

UNC's Center for InternationalEducation (CIE) is the university-wide office dedicated to comprehensiveinternationalization for students, faculty, and staff. The CIE team developsand implements international activities that support teaching, learning, research,and global engagement throughout the university. The CIE team providesextensive (i) global learning opportunities; (ii) advice and counsel onimmigration and tax regulations, and compliance for students and scholars;(iii) international partnership development and facilitation; (iv)comprehensive support for international students; (v) on-campus globalprogramming that helps to educate campus community and develop global culturalcompetencies.

Intensive English Program (IEP)resides under the CIE's umbrella. It is a CEA-accredited, in-house academiclanguage program aimed at serving diverse linguistic and cultural needs ofEnglish language learners and providing professional development training toEFL / ESL educators. IEP is a 7-level program that fuses cross-cultural immersion withfocused English language instruction to create a unique and distinctive collegepreparatory experience to ensure the students' future academic success andcareer 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 andStudent 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 CIE instructorsand staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

Final semester of a 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 effectivelyin 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!

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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.

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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.

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