University of North Texas System·Denton, Texas
Teach Communication and Writing/Grammar courses to students in an Intensive English Language Institute. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic testing, updating curriculum materials, and managing classroom administration such as grading and attendance.
Title: Adjunct: Intensive English Language Institute
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-International Affairs
Department: UNT-International Affairs-Gen-110300
Job Location: Denton
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
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Founded in 1977, the mission of the Intensive English Language Institute at the University of North Texas is to provide the highest quality academic English instruction, student services, and professional development programs for its students. The IELI provides twenty weekly contact hours of instruction for students in up to six different levels of English proficiency in five half-semester-long sessions per year. Students who successfully complete IELI meet the English language requirement to matriculate into UNT degree programs. The IELI is housed within UNT’s International Affairs and works in close cooperation with numerous administrative and academic units throughout campus.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas seeks qualified individuals for Adjunct Instructor and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for IELI sessions in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. The specific courses involved may vary from session to session and openings to teach these courses to develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
Teach one or two IELI courses selected from Communication (Levels 1-6) and Writing/Grammar (Levels 1-6) 10 (half-time) to 20 (full-time) contact hours per week.
Conduct diagnostic testing of students during Week One during class to verify student placement in your class(es).
Prepare and update as necessary curriculum materials for assigned courses.
Provide instruction using the approved texts, curriculum plans, and other teaching materials designated for the class and level.
Administer the required testing, grading, entering attendance, and other classroom-related services for each course you teach.
Report to IELI Administration issues with student absences, unusual or unruly behavior, and performance.
Provides weekly office hours which are publicized on the syllabus.
Perform other teaching duties as required.
Starting Dates “Class Duties will commence on August 18, 2025, for Fall Semester, January 12, 2026 for Spring Semester, and June 1, 2026, for Summer Session. All classes are taught onsite M-F at the Denton, Texas campus.
Teachers are invited to attend and participate in a pre-term meeting the Friday morning prior to classes beginning when they come in to pick up their materials for classes.
Master’s degree in TESOL or closely related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching ESL at a university-based IEP focused on English for Academic Purposes.
Experience teaching all language skills.
Successful experience adapting classroom content to better serve students’ needs.
Successful experience in teaching remote classes using video conferencing and a learning management system (e.g., Canvas).
Knowledge of a second language. Experience of living and/or working overseas. Experience teaching at the IELI in Denton or Hirakata
Communicating with others to exchange information.
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule: varies based on assignment
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
For information regarding our Benefits, click here [https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/index.php].
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