Instructor

Intensive English Program Instructor

Charleston Southern University

Description

Charleston Southern University invites applications for a part-time, contracted Intensive English Program instructor position with the Center for Global Engagement beginning in January 2027. This position involves teaching evening classes Monday through Thursday. The selected candidate may teach all four evenings or share instructional responsibilities with another instructor.

Charleston Southern seeks candidates who are professing Christians, committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.  

Position Availability

This position is contingent upon sufficient student enrollment to support the course.

Responsibilities

Teach 18 hours a week in the Intensive English Program at the pre-collegiate non-credit bearing level; follow university policies related to instruction; attend and participate in departmental and university functions. Experience in teaching English to international students is desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1) General Program Oversight and Development of:

• Curriculum development and review
• A minimum of 18 hours of instruction per week in the classroom
• Student reviews, and student retention
• Leadership of IEP program
• Work with Office of Global Engagement administration on new student orientation program, student handbook, attendance, and student disciplinary issues
• Identify students in need of tutoring and provide appropriate support services
• Plan and coordinate activities to enrich IEP student experience of USA history, culture, relationships, and integration into life at CSU through various experiences (field trips, social activities, peer friends at CSU, etc.)
• Student testing and placement
• Special student requests/problems pertaining to program status
• End of session grade reporting, certificates, and faculty evaluation
• Review of enrollment/billing status for IEP students and coordinate with CSU service units
• Book and reference material ordering and processing

2) Marketing 

• Work closely with the Office of Enrollment Services to determine recruitment goals.
• Work with the Office of Enrollment Services on jointly marketing the IEP program.

Minimum Qualifications and Skill levels

• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English, Education, or a related field preferred
• TESOL certificate required
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching English language learners preferred
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think strategically, and work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience teaching international students in an intensive English or ESL environment is preferred