What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Education ESL Instructor position at Weber State University?
Posting Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Community Education ESL Instructor
Requisition Number
A00148P
Job Summary / Basic Function
Adjunct instructor of Community Education Center non-credit English as Second Language Program (ESL) as needed to teach one or two basic English courses that are 11 weeks long as needed. This instructor will provide instruction to community adult learners.
This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become
available. After a period of time the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors of Education with a language endorsement or certification such as an ESL endorsement, or TESOL certification
Qualified candidates must possess a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes, at a minimum, the following :
- Language teaching methodology
- The nature of language / languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics)
- The structure of English (e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse)
- Second language acquisition
- Intercultural competence- Practicum experience
A minimum of one year teaching ESL experience in a classroom setting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience living in a foreign country
Conversational use of a second language
Two or more years of teaching ESL in a classroom setting
One or more years of experience teaching ESL to adult learners in a classroom setting
Background Check?
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10 / 04 / 2024
Close Date
10 / 04 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application along with contact information for three references, and attach a resume, cover letter, transcripts.
If you are hired, please be aware that you will be required to complete a criminal background check and the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
