Name:      UCLA Extension, American Language Center
Listing:     ESL part-time instructor

The American Language Center at UCLA Extension offers high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to international students.  Applications to teach in our intensive day-time programs are accepted on an ongoing basis.
 2019 PROGRAM DATES:

Academic Intensive English (AIEP):
 

Program	Program Dates	Length
Fall 2019	Sept 30-  Dec 6, 2019	10 Weeks
Winter 2020	Jan 6 - March 13, 2020	10 Weeks
Spring 2020	March 30 -June 5, 2020	10 Weeks

Intensive English Communication (IECP):  
 

Fall 2020 A	Sept 30 - Oct 24, 2019	4 weeks
B	Oct 28 - Nov 21, 2019	4 weeks
C	Nov 25- Dec 19, 2019	4 weeks

Specific Instructor Duties

1. Prepare and execute lesson plans in keeping with the course title and description, course objectives, and student learning outcomes of assigned courses.
2. Assess student characteristics, needs, interests, and learning styles and develop new course materials and activities in order to maximize the effectiveness of instruction.
3. Revise lessons to include information and topics which are current and relevant for ESL students.  Update teaching methodology to reflect current technology and developments in second language teaching.
4. Hold conferences with students as needed to address individual needs.
5. Evaluate all students in courses assigned during the first few days of the program to determine that students are appropriately placed.  Initiate class changes if students are not appropriately placed.
6. Assign homework regularly; correct it and return it promptly to the students.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics and three years of teaching experience with adult ESL/EFL students at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (at least one year at a college-based program).
2. Candidates with a degree in a related field and TESL training with appropriate teaching experience may be considered for some positions.
3. Applicants experienced in teaching advanced academic reading and writing, advanced academic listening and speaking, iBT, IELTS, GRE preparation or Business English are encouraged to apply.
4. Please upload three letters of professional reference (previous teaching supervisors) that can attest to your teaching ability. 

Special Conditions of Employment

1. To be considered, candidates must be located within commuting distance of UCLA Extension in Westwood Village.
2. Positions are contingent upon student enrollment, i.e., often not confirmed until close to program commencement.
3. Assignments vary from 4 to 20 hours per week.  Schedule is generally between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Upload letter of interest stating your availability for the specific program(s) and session(s) listed above, a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation from previous teaching supervisors.

Because Extension is a division within UCLA, all Extension Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement.” The instructor’s Contract outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and the compensation terms, subject to Extension policies and procedures. UCLA Extension makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed Instructor Contract. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be canceled for any reason, the Instructor Contract, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.

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