Title: ESL Instructor

Employee Classification:

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-International Affairs

Department: UNT-International Affairs-Gen-110300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Founded in 1977, the mission of the Intensive English Language Institute at the University of North Texas is to provide the highest quality academic English instruction, student services, and professional development programs for its students. The IELI provides twenty weekly contact hours of instruction for students in up to six different levels of English proficiency in five half-semester-long sessions per year. Students who successfully complete IELI meet the English language requirement to matriculate into UNT degree programs. The IELI is housed within UNT’s Division of International Affairs, which strives to enrich campus life by welcoming international students and scholars, cultivating global citizenship among students, and fostering global connections between UNT and institutions around the world. The IELI works in close cooperation with numerous administrative and academic units throughout UNT's Denton campus, as well as operating an intensive English program with several teachers and a program director on the campus of Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

Teaching and Classes (Approximately 80%)
• Teaching assigned classes between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM and other times as necessary according to IELI established curriculum, policies, procedures, and schedule:
o Teaching twenty contact hours weekly of core or supplemental classes
o IELI instructors must be available on a standby basis each week for substitute teaching for instructors who are ill or otherwise unable to teach.
• Preparation, syllabus-writing, updating of daily lesson plans, uploading of virtually all instructional material in the shared drive and onto Canvas or current UNT LMS in an organized sequence, coordination with other IELI instructors, absence reporting, recording grades, uploading mid-term and final grade sheets for assigned classes on a timely basis, and other required paperwork as established by IELI policies and procedures and under the direction and supervision of the Director and Associate Director.
• Curriculum work on high-priority curriculum projects as determined by the Associate Director including course development, materials development, updating IELI texts, book evaluation and selection, and text and test development
• Office hours, composed of individual student assistance, student tutorials, or small-group activities at least three hours weekly. Additional hours may be required by the Director. These hours are to be posted, must not conflict with students’ other assigned classes, must not be between class periods (e.g., 10:00-10:20 a.m.) and must not be established in conflict with IELI meetings or activities.
• Participation in TESOL-related training and activities for continued professional growth and development

Service Component (Approximately 20%)
• Guiding and mentoring other Instructors during their first time through a new course
• Effective service on one or more IELI committees
• Attendance at all regularly scheduled and special IELI meetings, training sessions, and any required assignments during Pre-term Week and Final Week. This includes, but is not limited to:
o Attendance on new student orientation days
o Attendance at the pre-term faculty meeting
o Attendance at faculty meetings during the term
o Proctoring final exams, skip tests or retests
o Attendance at end-of-term graduation ceremonies
o Additional meetings as needed
• Personal appointments should not be scheduled to conflict with these meetings. IELI instructors must request approval in advance from the Director for absences from any regularly scheduled or special IELI events, as listed above.
• Attendance at IELI program activities, parties, etc. which occur during regular work hours
• Attendance at all International Affairs faculty and staff required meetings during contract period when available (i.e., times of the days you are not teaching). Participation in optional IA events is encouraged.
• Distribution of information as needed to students, such as going over the Canvas-delivered IELI Weekly Memo in class and messages from the IELI office.
• Timely responses to email messages and other forms of communication
• Providing an overview of classroom objectives and outcomings to, working with, and mentoring UNT student teaching assistants or other approved observers in IELI classes
• Other IELI-related tasks as required within the scope of the regular work period and job description

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in TESOL or closely related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching ESL at a university-based IEP focused on English for Academic Purposes.
Experience teaching all language skills.
Successful experience adapting classroom content to better serve diverse students’ needs.
Successful experience in teaching remote classes using video conferencing and a learning management system (e.g., Canvas).

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency of a second language.
Experience of living and/or working overseas.
Experience teaching at the IELI in Denton or Hirakata

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Please upload Transcripts of coursework for earned degrees.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.