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The Opportunity:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hiring an Educational Specialist/Language Instructor in English as a Second Language (ESL) for the Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI), an Intensive English Program at the Daytona Beach campus. ERLI's mission is to provide high quality English language instruction that prepares students to enter and be successful at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University or another U.S. university. ERLI is accredited by CEA. The primary purpose of this position will be teaching, teaching-related administrative duties, advising, and curriculum development.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach all assigned classes at scheduled times. A full load for full-time instructors is four classes during fall, spring, and summer semesters.
- Organize instructional planning according to objectives in the ERLI curriculum
- Oversee the continuous improvement of courses to strengthen their content, to include coverage of all curricula
- Complete and submit syllabi, course plans, diagnostic & final exams, Early & Midterm Alerts, and other required documents by due dates
- Keep attendance records daily online
- Keep grade records and report grades weekly
- Assess student academic progress on an ongoing basis through the use of sufficient and appropriate measures
- Keep office hours and tutor current students as needed
- Provide academic advisement for ERLI students including, but not limited to, help with issues with coursework, academic intervention, and success strategies
- Contribute positively to student success and student service in philosophy, attitude, and performance
- Participate in required faculty meetings.
- Participate in professional development activities as found in the ERLI Faculty Professional Development Policy
- Perform other duties as assigned by the ERLI Director
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.
With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.
Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our
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. Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
- Comfortable using computer technology for administrative and teaching purposes
- 1 year experience teaching at the college level
- Native or near-native oral and written English fluency
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years experience teaching EFL abroad
- 2+ years experience teaching at an intensive English program
- Experience presenting and/or publishing in TESOL field
- Certificate in TESOL (100+ class hours plus monitored practicum)
- TESOL local or national affiliation
- Bi-lingual
Application Instructions:
To be considered, please apply online and provide teaching philosophy along with CV, cover letter and 3 professional references. Documents should be uploaded on the "My Experience" screen of the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
