How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete both of the following steps in order to be considered:

Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is July 10, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applicants will receive a notification when the position has been filled. For any questions, please email eli-hiring@umich.edu

Summary

The English Language Institute (ELI), a unit of the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, is seeking two or more energetic, engaging, and effective ESL/EFL instructors to teach in an intensive summer language and cultural exchange program for students from South Korea, sponsored by the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and offered jointly by ELI and the Nam Center for Korean Studies.

Program dates: July 10 – August 5, 2023 (3 and 4-week appointments available)

Effort: 15-40% summer half-term appointment for 15-38 total classroom contact hours

Schedule:

Responsibilities*

ELI instructors are responsible for planning and delivering high-quality language lessons in accordance with program and curricular guidelines and best practices in second language instruction. Instructors are expected to attend pre- and in-term program meetings and to provide students with regular, timely feedback on all assignments.

Required Qualifications*

Successful candidates will hold a master’s degree or higher, preferably in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field. They will also have at least two years’ of professional ESL or EFL teaching experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively are also required.

Desired Qualifications*

Teaching experience at the college/university level is desired.

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.

Application Deadline

All applications for this position must be received by May 17th.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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