St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

LANGUAGE EDUCATORS NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN’S ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

The English Language Institute of St. John’s University is currently recruiting dynamic English Language Educators for the English Language Institute’s two 7-week summer sessions (May 12-June 29; July 11-August 18). It is possible to teach from 3-18 hours per week. We are also seeking Language Educators for shorter duration special programs during the summer sessions. For these programs, it is possible to teach up to15 hours per week. Courses occur typically between 9:00-4:30 pm Monday through Friday, though some courses take place outside these hours. The language educator will join a team of experienced and innovative instructors who prepare, and implement interactive lessons aligned to the ELI’s curriculum.

POSITION: Part-time Language Educator

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A. or M.S. in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field
• 2 years experience teaching academic English to adults or in K-12 settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience using teaching and learning technology tools, for example Canvas, Google Suite

RESPONSIBILITIES

The part-time staff instructor will:

• Foster an inclusive classroom that welcomes all identities and meets the students where they are at which is in keeping with the university’s Equity and Inclusion policies
• Plan and facilitate lessons aligned to the ELI curriculum
• Develop or adapt various materials that implement interactive language learning techniques and technology
• Use communicative language teaching techniques for all English language courses
• Assess student language progress against curriculum objectives
• Promptly submit required administrative documents by given deadlines, including attendance, progress reports, course syllabi, and final grades
• Attend faculty meetings and engage in professional development

All persons hired are required to be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus, subject to the reasonable accommodation provisions of applicable law. 

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time 

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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