Temporary Lecturer- Intensive English Program

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The ESL temporary lecturer teaches pre-undergraduate and pre-graduate international students in the English Language Center’s Intensive English Program. Temporary lecturers might also teach noncredit academic English skills courses, instruct short-term ESL programs, and assist in curriculum development. This is an in-person, on-campus position.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lesson Planning
• Course instruction
• Maintaining office hours or availability by appointment to meet with students
• Grading
• Attend English Language Center unit meetings

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification 

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arts & Sciences, Humanities, or related field 

Experience: Two years of experience teaching ESL at the Elementary (A1) through Upper Intermediate (C1) levels 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Established digital literacy skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of diverse international cultures  
• Available to teach up to five days per week, three to four hours per day 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in TESOL/ESL, Applied Linguistics, or related field 
• At least three academic years of experience teaching ESL in U.S. or abroad 
• Experience working with English language learners in a university or community college setting 
• Experience designing curricula and assessments 
• Knowledge of Wyoming landscapes, cultures, and histories 

 

Salary Range: $3,000.00-$4,000.00 for Spring Semester

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for three work-related references.
 
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 
 
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/