English Language Center (Continuous Recruitment) Pool

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's 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 nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's 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 - 33700 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38313 Vacancy Number TSP5608PST Working Title English Language Center (Continuous Recruitment) Pool Job Title EHRA Non Faculty Temporary Temp Position Type EHRA Temporary Job Category Academic Professionals/Non-teaching FLSA for Position Exempt 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; must have a valid NC Driver license)
• 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/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 Master's Degree in TESOL or related field and 3 years of teaching experience (adult instruction/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

Experience teaching or living abroad

Knowledge of a foreign language

Required Certifications or Licensure 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, 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 info/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 08/09/2026 EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a master's degree in TESOL or related field?

• Yes, TESOL

• Yes, related field

• No

• • Do you have at least 3 years of teaching experience?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2025)

• UNCW Website

• UNCW LinkedIn Page

• UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)

• UNCW Employee Referral

• UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)

• UNCW Job Alert

• Chronical of Higher Education

• Glassdoor

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• North Carolina Job Network

• Craigslist

• Career Events/Job Fairs

• Billboards/Marquee

• Other

• • If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)