English Language Program Adjunct

English Language Program Adjunct

The Reves Center for International Studies is recruiting a pool of persons for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the current adjunct pool.

Incumbent teaches non-credit English language courses for non-native English speakers, designs curriculum, creates and administers assessments, delivers high-quality instruction, and contributes to departmental initiatives supporting internationalization and global education. Course length is variable, generally ranging from 2 weeks to a semester, depending on the course and program. Course participants are often graduate students with advanced language skills but may include undergraduate students and/or professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of second language acquisition and intercultural communication.
• Ability to teach diverse learners with varying language proficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching ESL at the secondary, post-secondary, or university level.
• Experience working with international students and multilingual populations in higher education.
• Evidence of professional engagement, research, or contributions to the field of TESOL.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• This is a restricted part-time position, it is restricted to the term in which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.
• The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week.
• Hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

Applicants must apply online. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach
• A reference page with the contact information for three references

All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.