Adjunct English for Academic Purposes Instructor

Description

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is searching for an experienced English language instructor to teach a section of the Academic Writing course in Fall 2025, with the possibility to continue teaching the same course in Spring 2026.

As the instructor of record for this course, responsibilities include:

• 150 minutes of class meeting time per week with a maximum class size of 15 students
• Providing detailed and timely feedback on student writing assignments
• Conducting weekly office hours and periodically scheduling one-on-one feedback sessions with students
• Lesson planning in consultation with the EAP coordinator and Academic Writing syllabus

Qualifications

Any relevant experience in English language teaching will be considered, however, the ideal candidate will have TESOL experience at the university level (graduate and/or undergraduate students). Preference for applicants with experience working with the Academic English register in high-proficiency learners.

A Master's degree or higher in a relevant field is required for this position.

Application Instructions

Upload the following required documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
  • Include a teaching philosophy statement either as a separate document or explicitly addressed within the cover letter
• Full list of English language courses taught, including dates and proficiency levels of learners

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.