English Language Institute - Adjunct Instructor

Description

The English Language Institute is accepting applications from qualified candidates to teach ESL classes. The anticipated start date is August 2024, though future semesters are possibly available. The instructor will teach face-to-face courses on the Warrensburg campus. These classes may also include a mix of synchronous and/or on-line instruction. This position may teach up to 9 credit hours per semester. UCM reserves the right to change the delivery method at any time during the academic year.

Examples of Duties

Position Duties include:

• Teach the assigned course(s) throughout the semester.
• Prepare materials needed for course lectures, exams and other class projects.
• Be available to communicate with students by email, phone, web conferencing, or face-to face meetings.
• Report grades, as needed, throughout the semester.
• Participate in/lead cultural activities/cultural programming when possible.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree or current Master’s student in Teaching English as a 2nd Language or related field.
• Master’s Degree in another field with previous language teaching experience.

Experience:

• A commitment to teaching excellence.
• Excellent language skills.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Study Abroad or Living Abroad or Language Learning experience is preferred.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and languages preferred.
• Availability to participate in/lead cultural programming/events preferred

Supplemental Information

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line application found at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo and apply to position 998005.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to:
Val Heming
vheming@ucmo.edu

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-4255.

UCM requires that all applicants complete the on-line application. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed applications with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.



Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.