Part-Time Faculty (ESL Instructor) (CESL) (Updated)
Posting Number req25286
Department English as a Second Language
Department Website Link cesl.arizona.edu
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

This posting has been updated from 2 to 5 vacancies.

The University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) invites you to apply to the role Part-Time Faculty (ESL Instructor). The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona is the only CEA accredited (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation) in Arizona. CESL offers high-quality English language and teacher training programs on main campus and around the world. Currently, CESL is searching for Part-time faculty to provide English as a Second Language instruction through a variety of CESL programs.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching Duties:
Teach 4 to 19.45 hours a week as assigned.
Teach across programs based on availability (as established with program coordinators) during established working hours for a given session.
Hold one office hour per week per class, indicated on class syllabus.
Submit e-syllabi for each class.
Demonstrate cordial, professional interaction with all faculty, staff, and students.
Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to recording attendance, student evaluations, announcements, etc. in a timely manner.
Read and respond to emails promptly during workdays. Other duties as assigned (i.e., tutoring, electives, clubs).

Service to CESL:
Attend all Department meetings and center-wide events.
Be available for observation by teacher trainees, students and visiting guests or others approved by an appropriate program coordinator.
Participate in required CESL events (e.g., picnics, international festivals, closing ceremonies – communicated during hiring – not all events required).
Assist with orientation/testing as needed.
Be available during week prior to session start for training, testing, and orientation duties.
Participate in TEFL portfolio training, norming, and marking as needed; participate in OPI training and conduct OPIs as needed; develop CGC materials as needed.

Professional Development:
Participate in all required departmental trainings.
All employees are expected to remain current in their professional areas and to participate in professional development activities regularly.

Evaluation:
Comply with evaluation procedures and processes as outlined in CESL-Info\Faculty Performance Eval Instructions.

Minimum Qualifications
MA in TESL or closely related field.
Experience teaching multilingual classes in all areas of English language skills and at all levels of English proficiency in secondary or higher educational institutions.
Proficiency in professional English communications.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience traveling and living abroad.
Ability to speak more than one language.
PhD in TESL or closely related field.

Rank Instructor
Tenure Information Part-Time Hourly (NTE)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week TBD
Job FTE 0.40
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay $39.00
Compensation Type hourly rate
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 5
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Sumayya Granger
Interim Director
sracy@arizona.edu

Open Date 3/2/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant Please attach:
CV
Cover Letter

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