Part-Time Lecturer, Global Programs, CELOP

Tracking Code23599931990321Job Description

The Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) at Boston University is seeking to hire temporary, part-time lecturers for our Summer 2023 program. This position plays a role in fulfilling CELOP’s mission by planning and delivering high-quality English language courses in CELOP’s standard program or its customized, short-term programs. Part-time lecturers demonstrate high levels of professionalism, foster innovation in ESL teaching and program delivery, and promote global understanding and goodwill.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Teach in a manner consistent with the CELOP Mission Statement and in accordance with CELOP Teaching Standards (up to 20 hours/week).
• Maintain daily student records related to attendance and grades.
• Organize a well-developed Blackboard course with daily plans and homework.
• Plan educational field trips and activities, escorting students on field trips.
• Prepare final evaluations of student progress and academic performance.
• Schedule 30 minutes of office hour time every week for every 5 teaching hours.
• Coordinate course planning, instruction and student assessment with teachers of the same course, the same level, and/or the same skill.
• Maintain communication with students on their goals and plans, and on their progress in reaching them. Direct them to appropriate CELOP personnel for assistance.
• Communicate program or student issues to coordinator or appropriate staff person.
• Notify students of program meetings, academic policies, and CELOP procedures as requested by administrators and coordinators.
• Monitor and respond to BU email and Teams regularly in order to maintain strong communication with faculty.
• Attend assigned faculty meetings and start-up meeting(s).
• Comply with administrative policies and procedures.

Required Skills

• A Master's degree in TESOL or a related field. Related fields include an MEd with a concentration in TESOL, or a Master’s in Applied Linguistics with a concentration in TESOL, or other language education degrees.
• Minimum three years’ experience teaching in an academically focused intensive English program. Experience in a university-based intensive English program is preferred.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with three references to celopaca@bu.edu. Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. All applicants must be available to teach from July 3^rd – August 18^th.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular