ELS Language Centers is currently hiring teachers in various capacities to teach international students at our ELS Laramie Campus. We are looking for experienced teachers who hold MA degrees in TESOL, foreign language instruction, and certification in ESL methodology; a bachelor’s degree is required. Instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the ELS curriculum, which holds a communicative method approach for language learning. ELS Laramie prepares college-bound international students to read, write, and communicate successfully in an academic setting; located at the University of Wyoming, we offer teachers opportunities for professional development and advancement through our teacher training and collaboration with the University of Wyoming. Teachers are hired for four week intensive sessions, with opportunities for continuation based on student enrollment. Candidates must display cultural sensitivity; personal satisfaction derived from and enthusiasm for teaching international students; empathy for the problems of learning English as a second language; and good communication and organizational skills.

If you are looking to expand your teaching skills in a fast-paced, intimate learning community, with academically bound students from across the globe, ELS Laramie is the place for you!

To learn more about ELS, and about ELS Laramie, please visit http://www.els.edu

Let me know, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Allison Troy
Academic Director, ELS Laramie
ELS Educational Services, Inc.
c/o University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY 82071 | United States
Tel: +1.307.766.3900 | Fax: +1.307.766.3901

Avant Assessment, a leader in web-based foreign language testing, is seeking Target Language Experts to work with us on language tests in the following languages:

Please see the job description here.

Contact ben.mcmurry@avantassessment.com if you have any questions.

The department of Linguistics is seeking qualified candidates for a full time adjunct instructor position teaching ESL for the 2011-2012 academic year. This position is a 12 month full time exempt position at 1.0 FTE subject to renewal annually depending on need, funding and performance. We will begin reviewing applications 22 July 2011. The job will remain open until filled. Salary range is $28,000 – $32,000; commensurate with abilities and experience. The University of Utah offers a generous benefits package. The job requires a successful background check. Applicants must possess a minimum of the following qualifications:

• Masters degree in TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics or a closely related field
• Experience teaching in a college/university/public schools based ESL/EFL or Intensive English program
• Experience in communicative language methodology, task-based learning, and skills integration
• Ability to develop and adapt classroom materials to meet students’ needs
• Proficiency using technology in classroom and instructional activities
• Experience in teaching across program levels and skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an instructional team
• Proficiency in English. Hiring may be contingent upon English proficiency assessment.
• Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.

Duties for this position include:

• teaching 4 courses per semester
• attendance at instructor orientation
• attendance at monthly instructor meetings
•  correcting ESL writing placement exams
•  any other duties assigned by Dept. Chair and/or ESL Program Supervisor

Please submit in hard copy or by email a complete vita, three references, transcripts and a letter of application describing how your qualifications, experience and professional interests demonstrate the above qualities and have prepared you for this position to:

Attn: Karen Marsh
University of Utah
Dept. of Linguistics
255 S. Central Campus Dr., #2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Karen.marsh@utah.edu

The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and status as a protected veteran. The University seeks to provide equal access for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-5365 (V/TDD).