Arcadia University is hiring: ESL Instructor of Intermediate Writing and Speakin

Job Description: Arcadia University in Glenside, PA. and Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang City in China have an articulation agreement in which students in The School of Mathematical Sciences at Jiangsu University can transfer to Arcadia University to complete their bachelor's degrees. Arcadia University will provide intensive English language instruction to approximately 60 second-year students, divided into three sections, in the joint program. The English courses are to help students improve their academic writing and oral communication skills in order to qualify for enrollment at Arcadia University at the beginning of their third or fourth year. The ESL classes are taught in-person for three months at Jiangsu University and then online for one month in the U.S. Due to the time difference between the United States and China, this hybrid course requires the instructor to teach in the morning four times a week and in the evening two times a week.

Essential Functions:

• Providing in-person instruction on academic writing and oral communication to second-year students at Jiangsu University for approximately 3 months: 10 hours per week
• Providing online instruction for approximately 1 month in the U.S.
• Providing office hours for approximately 1.5 hours per week, if necessary
• Collaborating with professors of English at Jiangsu University to support students' English language development
• Submitting final grades within 3 days of end-of-semester date
• Coordinating with Lingxuan Kong, professor of English at Jiangsu University, and Tran Chau, program manager at Arcadia University, to ensure quality instruction

Marginal Functions:

• Providing opportunities for students to practice speaking English, such as organizing speech
  contests or debates
• Writing letters of recommendation for Jiangsu students planning to transfer to Arcadia University
• Helping transfer students practice interviewing skills

Qualifications:

• Ability to teach in-person for 3 months at Jiangsu University and online for 1 month in the U.S. each semester; Chinese language fluency is NOT required
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
• Work or travel abroad experience, ideally in China or Asia
• Familiarity with English proficiency tests, such as the IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo
• Native or near-native speaker of English
• Experience with course design on Canvas and online instruction via Zoom
• Stable internet connection in the U.S.
• Computer/laptop with webcam and microphone

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.A. in TESOL, English, or related field
• B.A. in TESOL, English, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level in China

Compensation:

• Travel allowance: Economy-class round-trip airfare
• Housing: single-bedroom apartment on Jiangsu University campus
• Stipend: $1000 per month while teaching in person at Jiangsu University
• The instructor will be teaching 3 sections of a 4-credit course and paid $4700/section, or $14,100 total for 3 sections

Dates of Service: Feb. 17 - June 13, 2025

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at .

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

The number of part-time instructors hired by the department varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the program. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation. While there may not be immediate openings, the hiring manager will review applications when openings do occur.

Position Code: FP107A