Outreach and Continuing Education's Language and Culture Department supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.  We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

Western's Intensive English Program offers a pathway for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners to study English for business or social purposes, or to prepare for degree study at Western.  Small classes and community activities provide students with a highly immersive American experience.

For  more information about the Intensive English Program, please visit the website.

The Intensive English Program maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions.  In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer quarter, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary full-time appointments.  Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Faculty will provide instruction in components of a standard ESL curriculum with an academic preparation focus.  Courses include grammar, listening and speaking, reading, writing, and academic preparation.  Instructional levels range from beginning to advanced.  Maximum number of instructional hours is 15 per week.

Length of Contracts:  Contracts are available for up to four quarters, full-time, benefitted positions with competitive starting salary.  Multi-quarter, part-time and quarterly contacts are also available. 

Position Responsibilities:  Provide classroom instruction as assigned; attend regular staff meetings; maintain a minimum of 2 regular office hours per week; serve as homeroom instructor/student advisor as needed; participate in orientation-week events such as testing and placement, advising, and registration; participate in closing week activities such as advising, testing, conferences, and closing ceremonies; participate in field trips and/or social activities as appropriate; and collaborate with other faculty and participate in professional development activities.  Instructors are also expected to participate in on-going curriculum development projects and to contribute to program alignment with program accreditation, university goals and expectations.

• (1) MA TESL or (2) MA in closely related field with evidence of the following provided: graduate course work in linguistics and English linguistics, culture and society, educational foundations, second-language pedagogy, second-language assessment, and language teaching, and; practicum, preferably in intensive academic preparation English program
• 2 years of teaching experience in a university- or college-based IEP
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff, including a commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

• Ability to teach a range of skill areas at all proficiency levels
• Experience with accreditation
• Experience living in another culture
• Knowledge of another language

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions

Bargaining Unit

 United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.

This vacancy pool is refreshed annually; please see applicable close date information below. Applicants who continue to remain interested in being considered for on-going opportunities should re-submit updated materials to the new pool, once posted.