IELP Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary
In advance of the launch of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP), FGCU Global Engagement Office (GEO) invites applications from current FGCU faculty (including adjuncts) and staff who are qualified to teach English as a Second language (ESL) courses to adult, international students. This position is part-time working on campus, likely in the late afternoon or early evening hours.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning in an immersive English language classroom.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of approved learning materials.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Observe and monitor student's linguistic performance and development.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching and learning strategies.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to IELP Director, students, and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as directed by IELP procedures.
• Participate in department meetings and program assessments.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in TESOL, English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a related field.
• Experience teaching multilingual populations.
• Fluent and able to teach in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA or higher in TESOL, English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a related field.
• Fluency in at least one language other than English.
• Broad travel and/or living experience in a country outside of the U.S.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.