Posting Details
Posting Details
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with over 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice, and psychology, and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nations only bachelors degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The universitys efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of Doctoral Universities High Research Activity" institution R2 University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department: International Programs
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The English Language Center is seeking ESL instructors to teach face-to-face classes. This position entails:
• Being present and prepared to teach class at the times designated in the teaching schedule • Independently preparing and delivering interactive student-centered lessons assessing and documenting student learning and progress • Attending weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings • Attending and participating in field trips and extra-curricular activities (the number of field trips will be equally divided among all instructors) • Holding office hours and being available for student advising as the need arises • Providing students and program coordinator with a syllabus for each course taught within the first week of the program • Committing to delivering well thought-out lesson plans that meet the varied academic needs of the students and adhere to the Student Learning Outcomes SLOs as required by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation CEA • Setting and accomplishing professional development goals on an on-going basis • Submitting accurate attendance forms at the end of each term • Completing and submitting student evaluations and grade reports at the end of each term • Being available and present to facilitate orientation, placement, evaluation, and graduation procedures
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A Masters Degree in TESOL or related field and 3 years of teaching experience, adult instruction, or higher education preferred. If degree is not in TESOL, provide evidence of coursework in language teaching methodology, introduction to linguistics, structure of English, second language acquisition, and practicum experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours: TBD Work Days: TBD Hours Per Week: TBD
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
Based on experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.
For more information, to apply, visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date: 01/15/2026 Job Closing Date: 06/30/2026 EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and pregnancy, age, color, national origin, including ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State-funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
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