Instructor - (Part Time)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Center for Global Engagement – English Language Institute
English Language Instructor
$23.50 per hour
Part Time, Temporary, Hours Vary
The Center for Global Engagement, CGE, is seeking experienced English language instructors to join our English Language Institute.
Position Responsibilities
· Teaches English language classes (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar) in the Academic and General programs in the English Language Institute.
· Assesses and reports student progress.
· Records class attendance.
· Teaches in both in-person and online environments.
· Understands teaching methodologies and tools, including Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.
· Contributes to instructor professional development.
· Advises students on a range of cultural, academic, and personal matters, referring students to the director and assistant director as needed.
· Participates in all instructor meetings.
· Participates in selected student activities.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience Required:Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience as ESL instructor in higher education, international education, online education, or related field.
Education and Experience Preferred: Master’s degree, and at least two years of experience as ESL instructor in higher education, international education, online education, or related field.
The Center for Global Engagement, (CGE), is comprised of seven units (Asia Engagement, Communications, English Language Institute, Global Research, the International House, International Student and Scholar Services, and Programs Abroad) who are responsible for working throughout campus, across Tennessee and around the world to provide enriching and diverse international experiences for faculty, students and scholars.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution. We are an R-1 land-grant university with approximately 30,000 students, 9500 faculty and staff, 11 colleges, and over 300 degree programs. There are more than 1600 international students and scholars on the UTK campus. The University is located on a 580-acre campus in the city of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains. The University of Tennessee Knoxville campus is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, and Cincinnati. It is only a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity
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