About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Founded in 1977, the mission of the Intensive English Language Institute at the University
of North Texas is to provide the highest quality academic English instruction, student
services, and professional development programs for its students. The IELI provides twenty
weekly contact hours of instruction for students in up to six different levels of English
proficiency in five half-semester-long sessions per year. Students who successfully
complete IELI meet the English language requirement to matriculate into UNT degree
programs. The IELI is housed within UNT’s International Affairs and works in close
cooperation with numerous administrative and academic units throughout campus
including the assessment and training of UNT International Teaching and Research
Assistants across many departments and colleges.

Position Overview

This position involves liaising with IELI administrators prior to each semester to determine ITA assessment and training needs. The role includes facilitating communication between departments and ITAs to schedule appointments, assessing English and presentation skills, and reporting scores and recommendations to department chairs and deans.

Additional responsibilities include setting up instructional modules for ITAs requiring further training, providing instruction, retesting ITAs at the end of the training period, and reporting findings back to IELI administration as well as UNT chairs and deans.

Minimum Qualifications

MA in TESOL or very closely related field.
Teaching at university-based intensive English program for multiple years.
Extensive experience in assessing oral language and presentation skills of international students.
Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends to accommodate ITA schedules.
Ability to complete reports and communicate data to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
Successful experience in remote teaching and assessment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient and working knowledge of Google Sheets, Docs, and MS Excel.
Ability to prioritize competing needs.
Experience with assessing and training international teaching assistants.
Excellent rapport and cultural sensitivity in cross-cultural communication situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at IELI at UNT

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Liaise with IELI administrators prior to each semester, regarding the needs of ITA assessment and training. 
• Facilitate communication from departments and ITAs in order to set up appointments. 
• Assess English and presentation skills. 
• Report back scores and recommendations to chairs/deans. 
• Set up instruction modules for ITAs needing further training. 
• Instruct ITAs. 
• Retest ITAs at end of training. 
• Report findings back to IELI administration and UNT chairs and deans. 
• Report hours accurately and in a timely fashion - at least each week worked. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hourly position. Heavier schedule in weeks just prior to and at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semesters

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.