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ESL Instructor

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas
Jul 17, 2025
Title: ESL Instructor Employee Classification: ESL Instructor Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-International Affairs Department: UNT-International Affairs-Gen-110300 Job Location:Japan Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. FTE: 1.00 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary Founded in 1977, the mission of IELI at UNT is to provide the highest quality academic English instruction, student services, and professional development programs for its students. IELI has helped thousands of students achieve English mastery for degree study at the UNT and other universities, as well as providing extensive English Training programs internationally in China, Japan, Thailand, and Turkiye. Since 2014, IELI has run an intensive English program for Kansai Gaidai University (KGU), in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Overview This ESL Instructor role requires candidates to currently live in Japan, relocate to Hirakata City Osaka, hold a work visa, and hold a US passport at the time of appointment. The ESL Instructor position is an onsite, full-time appointment that requires a minimum workweek of forty (40) hours per week to include, but not limited to the following duties: Teaching assigned classes according to IELI established curriculum, policies, procedures, and schedule of fifteen to eighteen contact hours weekly classes in the College of International Professional Development (CIPD) program Lesson preparation, coordination with other ESL instructors, and grading for assigned classes Office hours of at least three hours weekly Curriculum work such as course development, syllabus-writing, materials development, file development, book evaluation and selection, test development, attendance at curriculum meetings, and other appropriate curriculum activities Ad hoc committee work. Attendance at all regularly scheduled and special IELI meetings, training sessions, course conferences at the end of the semester, and any required pre-term assignments and meetings Participation in a variety of KGU activities Administrative work such as assistance with IELI entrance, placement, and exit testing, class assignment activities, record keeping, mid-term and final marking and grade report production, student absence reporting, and other required paperwork Participation in appropriate training and activities for continued professional growth and development Participation in KGU study abroad screening activities and mini lessons/information sessions about the Program for high school students and during KGU Open Campus events Adaption to current KGU teaching requirements whether in-classroom, remote online, and/or as a hybrid model Timely completion of required UNT and/or International Affairs training modules Minimum Qualifications Master's degreee in TESOL or closely related field. Two years teaching English for Academic Purposes in oral & writing skills at an IEP. Fluency and mastery in English. Successful experience adapting classroom content to better serve student needs. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of a second language. Experience teaching in U.S. campus-based IEP. Required License/Registration/Certifications Work Schedule: varies based on assignment 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.This faculty position is onsite, located in Osaka, Japan on the Kansai Gaidai University campus and requires relocation to Hirakata, Osaka, Japan to rent-free, on-campus apartment. Applicants must be currently located in Japan with current work visa and active U.S. passport. 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. 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