Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Harrisonburg, VA

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Category: Education

Intensive English Program Instructor RESPONSIBILITIES: The IEP is a multi-ethnic, multinational organization with a staff and student body whose native cultures span five continents and over 25 countries. All instructors serve as a part of the IEP faculty for the duration of their contracts. Responsibilities include teaching a minimum of one class either two or four days a week in person, plus requisite preparation and grading. Instructors are also expected to assist with exit exams, IEP-wide activities, and attend faculty meetings.

POSITION SUMMARY: Adjunct Faculty are higher education instructors who are contracted on a term-by-term basis to teach an undergraduate or graduate course in face-to-face, hybrid, or online format. Course load not to exceed 17 semester hours per calendar year.

QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience in TESOL or language education necessary; Master’s degree in TESOL or related field is preferred

APPOINTMENT DATE: Classes begin on January 11, 2023.

INQUIRIES: Application materials, including cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial acceptable) and contact information for three professional references should be submitted in the application. At IEP, we prioritize creating a supportive, interactive community that both facilitates language acquisition and honors the God-given dignity of every person from every culture. Applicants should include in their cover letter a brief statement on how they would seek to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in this specific context.

Applications must be completed online through EMU’s job listing. Application reviews begin November 2022. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Program Director at jeremy.samsoe@emu.edu.

Eastern Mennonite University is a private Mennonite liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 2000 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate, graduate and seminary level. EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. EMU also offers our employees the opportunity to embrace the educational experience for themselves and their dependents through tuition discounts, a university benefit. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.