ESOL Curriculum and Professional Development Manager, Language and Literacy Programs

ESOL Curriculum and Professional Development Manager, Language and Literacy Programs Join to apply for the ESOL Curriculum and Professional Development Manager, Language and Literacy Programs role at The City University of New York Overview The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) at The City University of New York (CUNY) oversees academic policy, program development, and educational initiatives across the University. Within OAA, the Adult Literacy Programs (ALP) support thousands of New Yorkers annually across 14 CUNY campuses through English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Pre-High School Equivalency (Pre-HSE), and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs. CUNY’s Central Office staff provides training, curriculum development, and instructional leadership in collaboration with campus programs and statewide partners to strengthen outcomes for adult learners. Responsibilities Reporting to the University Director of Language and Literacy Programs, the ESOL Curriculum and Professional Development Manager provides CUNY-wide management and support for teacher training, curriculum design, and instructional quality across CUNY’s Adult Literacy Programs. The Manager works closely with Central Office colleagues, campus-based directors, and external partners, including the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) and the Literacy Assistance Center, to advance evidence-based instructional practices that improve outcomes for English learners. Assess professional development needs and plan training activities, including workshops, consultations, and campus-based sessions. Provide instructional leadership and training to ESOL teachers through consultations, demonstration teaching, co-teaching, and seminars. Develop curricula, lesson sets, and teaching materials that integrate academic literacy and content-based ESOL instruction. Train and support new teachers in Adult Literacy Program best practices and ESOL requirements. Monitor and support program implementation of ESOL assessments (BEST Plus 3.0, BEST Literacy, CASAS). Organize and facilitate professional development initiatives such as conferences, peer mentoring, study groups, and online instructional resource development. Stay current with research in ESOL instruction and professional development, contributing to the field through conferences and publications, as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required. Advanced degree in Education, English, ESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field. Minimum six years of experience teaching adult learners and/or working with immigrant populations. Demonstrated experience developing ESOL curricula and facilitating training in adult education, pre-college, or college transition programs. Strong knowledge of pedagogical approaches, adult learning theory, and student development frameworks. Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate professional development for educators. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team across diverse communities of learners and educators. Proficiency with digital platforms and tools used in instruction and administration, including Zoom, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams). Familiarity with open educational resources (OER) and digital instructional materials preferred. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and/or weekends in support of program needs. Notes Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. How to Apply For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings. Closing Date October 10, 2025. Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The City University of New York