Job Description:

• Teaches North American Academic English courses independently, which include topics in career professionalization, discipline-specific English, â˜Chicago as Classroom,â™ and other relevant foci based on student needs.
• Works to ensure seamless integration with the Writing Program, UChicagoGRAD, and other offices on campus by creating ESL/EAL-specific academic and professional programming.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of students' academic abilities and rates of achievements. Monitors and documents students' progress, participation, and attendance in class.
• Conducts proficiency assessments for ELI-internal placement purposes that follow the standards set by the UChicago Office of Language Assessment.
• Trains new instructors and part-time staff in ESL/EAL pedagogy (theory and practice).
• Engages in ongoing professional development, including conducting research on ESL/EAL pedagogy to present at relevant conferences.
• Works independently and guides work of groups of students and/or teachers throughout the academic year. Interprets issues and provides expert consultation, training, and/or professional advising.
• Participates in staff meetings and a range of social and academic program events.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, or related field.

Experience:

• Five to seven years of experience teaching academic English at the graduate level in the United States.
• Designing curriculum for international graduate students.
• Teaching academic writing.
• Teaching professional English.
• Teaching abroad.
• Training others.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of ESL/EAL pedagogy and instructional methodologies.
• Near-native fluency in English.
• Familiarity with ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) guidelines and OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) testing; willing to be ACTFL trained.
• Edit and proofread documents in English at an advanced level.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Google Drive, Box, and Canvas or equivalent.
• Develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Design and construct relevant instructional materials.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable about cultural resources in the Chicago area.
• Multilingual/multicultural background.
• Teach in a manner consistent with the values of the Division and University.
• Willing and able to work with a wide variety of individuals and units.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Interdisciplinary outlook.
• Familiarity with academic rigor of graduate programs at the University of Chicago.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced environment and high workload at certain points of the academic year.
• Teach evening classes.
• Occasional weekend activities.
• Standard office environment, sit for 2 to 4 hours, and navigate around campus.
• A partially remote work schedule can be discussed.
• This is a part-time position.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

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