To teach part time for the English Language Institute at Youngstown State University. Teaching opportunities will be based on need for each 8-week term. Instructors will work with students that have limited English language proficiency to assist them in becoming proficient in English and prepare them for academic studies. ESOL courses may be available in the following areas: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Responsibilities include teaching courses according to approved syllabus, facilitating lessons and giving weekly assessments, grading assessments and giving feedback to students, tracking student progress, and submitting midterm and final grades.  

Work Schedule: Based on course load but a maximum of 21 hours per week. 

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. 

Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching. 

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. 

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University?s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU?s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree in TESOL/applied linguistics or bachelor's degree in related field with TESOL Certification. 

Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree in TESOL/applied linguistics or master's in related field with TESOL Certification. Prior ESOL or foreign language teaching experience.

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An Institution of Opportunity: Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education. Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond. We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centr...ality of Students – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, and collegiality. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region. Please use the following link to learn more about YSU: https://ysu.edu/about-ysu

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