Lecturer - ESL Academy

Lecturer - ESL Academy University of Colorado Denver

Position # - Requisition #37277

Faculty | ESL Academy Lecturer (Part‑time | Hybrid)

The ESL Academy is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Our mission is to provide high quality English language instruction and support to non‑native English speakers for university studies or professional improvement. Approximately 80‑90% of our students continue their studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Our program consists of 5 levels from high‑beginning to advanced and students attend classes 20 hours per week during the 8‑week term.

Completion of Level 5 of our program allows students to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement of undergraduate and graduate programs within the university.

The ESL Academy Part‑time Lecturer position is a non‑tenure track, 8‑week appointment. The successful candidate will prepare and deliver instruction in the specific skill area based on the ESL Academy's curricular objectives designed to meet the desired learner outcomes. Lecturers are also expected to complete administrative tasks assigned by the administrative team, attend mandatory faculty/staff meetings, maintain office hours, and participate in program‑wide events.

This is an at‑will appointment and consideration for rehire is based on student enrollment, seniority, and evaluated performance.

• Teach one or two courses per term assigned by the Academy's Director.
• Adapt teaching to varying English proficiency levels.
• Follow the Coordinated Schedule, objectives, and stated learning outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Communicate any student concerns to the Director or Program Manager.
• Design (or adapt) and implement assessment procedures aligned with learning outcomes.
• Complete assigned tasks on time, including grade entry, attendance tracking, and course documentation.
• Meet institutional deadlines and comply with program procedures and policies.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings including in‑person pre‑term and bi‑weekly meetings.
• Maintain weekly office hours (30 minutes per course each week).
• Participate in ESL Academy on‑campus events and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues in the ESL Academy.
• Demonstrate empathy and openness by actively seeking to understand students' diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Foster an inclusive environment and avoid assumptions or stereotypes by engaging with students respectfully and thoughtfully.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Communications, or related field with TEFL/TESL Certificate.
• Two years of teaching ESL or EFL in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to teach a broad variety of ESL skill areas and proficiency levels.
• Experience using technology in pedagogy.

• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
• Four years of full‑time teaching experience in an intensive English program setting.
• Fluency in a language other than English.
• Experience teaching English abroad.
• Experience in curriculum construction, assessment, and accent modification.
• Experience with Canvas as a learning management system.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize tasks.
• Work well independently and on a team.

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position requires an onsite presence on campus 5 days a week.

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.
• Moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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