LEO Intermittent Lecturer: English for Academic Purposes Summer Intensive

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How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete both of the following steps in order to be considered (Incomplete applications will not be considered):

Apply to Job Opening ID# 249408 through the U-M Jobs portal.

Email the following as a single PDF document to [email protected]:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching philosophy  (maximum 2 pages)
• A diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement (maximum 1 page)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is July 1, 2024.  The selection criteria used for this search are based on how the applicant's education and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate. All applicants will receive a notification when the position has been filled.  For any questions, please email: [email protected]

Summary

The English Language Institute (ELI), a department in the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced instructors of English for Academic Purposes for one or more potential openings in its Summer EAP intensive program for newly-admitted graduate and professional students at the University of Michigan.  All positions and specific course assignments available are subject to enrollment. The Summer EAP program meets in person on U-M's Ann Arbor campus. 

Program dates: July 1 - August  9, 2024

Possible Teaching Schedules include one or more of the following assignments:
Monday/Wednesday, 1:00-2:30
Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00-2:30

Effort: Potential 20% - 40% summer half-term appointments are possible.

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified applicants are also invited to apply for available teaching positions in ELI's other 2024 summer programs:

Job #249409: Classroom Communication Skills for International Teaching Assistants
Job #249410: ESL Summer Intensive Program

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

ELI instructors plan and deliver high-quality language instruction following each program's curricular guidelines and in accordance with best practices in EAP instruction. Instructors are required to attend pre- and in-term program meetings, meet with students outside of class as needed, and to provide regular, timely feedback on all assignments, as well as end-term assessments and guidance for future study.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree or higher in TESL/TEFL/applied linguistics, or a master's degree or higher in a related field with documented coursework in the areas of linguistics, culture and society, educational foundations, and second-language pedagogy
• At least two years of ESL/EAP teaching experience at the university level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with the conventions of academic writing and speaking across disciplines
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience teaching EAP/ESP to (post-) graduate/professional students in the U.S.
• Experience living and working abroad and/or learning a second-language

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.