Part-Time ESL Instructor

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

University Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering programs and certifications to domestic and international students. University Extension values excellence and has educated international students for over forty years.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title: ESL: Part-Time UNEX Instructor

Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is approximately $75 per hour with 16 class hours per quarter.

Anticipated Start: July 01, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

University Extensions Department of International Programs invites applicants for multiple part-time ESL teaching positions to provide instruction in the areas of Intensive English Programs (IEP), International Custom Programs, and Undergraduate Pathway Programs, as well as the Substitute Teaching Pool. In-person courses meet Monday - Friday and are generally scheduled between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Online courses meet virtually in the evening between 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Courses Include:

Integrated skills, grammar, writing, reading, speaking & listening, and a range of elective topics. Instruction may also include test-prep classes, English for Specific Purposes (e.g. Business English, STEAM, Entrepreneurship, etc.), or American cultural topics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement, curriculum outlines, and class schedule provided by University Extension.

* Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies to the course.

* Design interactive and motivational classroom activities that support the instruction of student learning objectives with a communicative aim to fully engage participants and reinforce student learning.

* Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts in order to ensure that course information is current.

* Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR's established deadlines.

* Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system, and submit timely and accurate documentation as well as student grades as outlined in the instructional agreement.

* Maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system and submit timely and accurate documentation as outlined in the instructional agreement.

* Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.

* Attend scheduled pre-program class-planning meeting.

* Attend scheduled teachers' meetings and in-services.

* Become familiar with and follow IEP's Instructor Manual and curricular guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Advanced degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or a related field, or equivalent experience with TESOL Certificate.

* Five years of successful ESL teaching experience.

* Experience teaching a wide range of ESL levels and skills including integrated skills.

* Experience with computer-aided instructions and learning management systems (i.e., Moodle, CANVAS).

* Proficiency in English suitable to the position

* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.

* Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.

* Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.

* Authorization to work in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience teaching adult learners.

* Experience teaching English for Specific Purposes.

* Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.

* Experience preparing students for TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE, and/or GMAT.

* Current active involvement in the field (i.e., TESOL, CATESOL)

* Experience with Curriculum development and course design.

* Proven record of contributions to a supportive team environment

* Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02096. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as needed. Interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/.

Document Requirement:

* Curriculum Vitae

* Most recently updated C.V.

* Cover Letter

* Statement of Teaching - A personal document containing personal thoughts and experiences and including concrete examples of your teaching and mentoring style in context to your discipline.

Reference Requirement:

* 4 required 2 optional (contact information only)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

* Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.

* This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.

Program: https://extension.ucr.edu/iep

* Advanced degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or a related field, or equivalent experience with TESOL Certificate.

* Five years of successful ESL teaching experience.

* Experience teaching a wide range of ESL levels and skills including integrated skills.

* Experience with computer-aided instructions and learning management systems (i.e., Moodle, CANVAS).

* Proficiency in English suitable to the position

* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.

* Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.

* Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.

* Authorization to work in the United States.

* Experience teaching adult learners.

* Experience teaching English for Specific Purposes.

* Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.

* Experience preparing students for TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE, and/or GMAT.

* Current active involvement in the field (i.e., TESOL, CATESOL)

* Experience with Curriculum development and course design.

* Proven record of contributions to a supportive team environment

* Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.

• 4-6 required (contact information only)

If the candidate advances past the interview, references will be pulled and included in the Academic Senate approval file.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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