Adjunct, English Language Center Full Time NEW

The College of Arts and Sciences (CoAS) delivers a time-honored liberal arts education paired with Drexel’s renowned focus on applied learning. Our research and scholarship explore contemporary issues with an eye toward improving the common good. With a breadth of disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and a focus on the now, the College is the perfect home for curious scholars who seek to apply their learning in the service of humanity. Our undergraduate programs, Co-op experiences and Community-Based Learning courses give students a broad-based, hands-on education that prepares them to make an impact immediately. Our graduate programs take a rigorous yet practical approach to advancing knowledge. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers and gifted scholars who publish groundbreaking research on the world’s most pressing issues.

About The English Language Center

The English Language Center’s (ELC’s) Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. In addition, the ELC is a member of the University and College English Language Programs Consortium (UCIEP) and EnglishUSA.

Job Summary

Adjunct instructors are needed to teach 3-15 hours per week in the following courses: ESL writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, content-based English (business, science, communications) and TOEFL or IELTS test preparation.

Essential Functions

• Reviewing the course syllabus and updating with section information according to ELC/University course guidelines.
• Teaching the course as scheduled and in case of illness, notify Director and follow ELC Substitution Policy.
• Scheduling and holding at least one office hour per week via Zoom.
• Making yourself available to students and responding to students’ email inquiries within 24 hours.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of course records to justify the grades submitted.
• Submitting student grades in accordance with ELC policy.
• Accepting observers into your classroom as scheduled.
• Administering course evaluations at midterm and the end of the term.
• Completing student evaluations in a timely manner.
• Any other duties directly related to the course as assigned by the Director.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in higher education or with college students.
• Able to teach academic preparation courses.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced academic environment (10-week & 5-week terms or short-term programs).
• A superior level of English proficiency.
• Able to use technology such as Blackboard, Canvas, interactive boards, audio streaming and other classroom technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience working with international students.

Location

• University City, Philadelphia

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.