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Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute
Department English Language Institute
Posting Number F220173
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/37822
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Temporary
Position Type UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Position Summary
Inviting applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach credit bearing English as a second language courses in the English Language Institute at the University at Buffalo.

Credit-bearing courses include online and/or in-person undergraduate student instruction in spoken and written English and graduate student English language training for International Teaching Assistants.

Duties include:
  • Prepare and deliver lesson plans for online and/or in-person instruction based on established syllabi and specific international student needs.
  • Evaluate student progress and academic achievement through a combination of course projects, papers, exams, and overall student engagement.
  • Maintain student records such as grades and attendance.
  • Participate in required departmental meetings and professional development events.
  • Hold regular office hours for student conferencing.


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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field, or Bachelor’s with TESOL certification.
  • One year of experience teaching online and/or in person at college or university level.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience living, working, and/or studying abroad.
  • Conversational or better fluency in a language other than English.
  • Working knowledge of course management systems such as Blackboard (UB Learns).
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Additional Salary Information
Type Varies
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Hiring for this position is contingent on course enrollment and funding.

Interviewed applicants may be asked to provide a teaching demonstration and/or submit teaching materials they have developed.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Timothy Cauller, Ed.D.
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director, English Language Institute
Contact's Email tcauller@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-2077
Posting Dates

Posted 09/28/2022
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of References Required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained currently?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
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    • J.D.
  2. * How many years of directly related experience do you have?
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  3. * Please indicate your semester availability.
    • Fall/Spring
    • Fall only
    • Spring only
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  4. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
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    • State Professional
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    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  5. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Statement