Penn State University is hiring: Part Time - Intensive English Communication Pro

Part Time - Intensive English Communication Program - Adjunct Faculty

Apply locations: Penn State University Park

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: REQ_0000069194

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Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP), housed under the Department of Applied Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts at Penn State, invites applications for part-time lecturer positions for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

The IECP offers courses in academic English to prepare international students for undergraduate and graduate studies in the U.S.

Job Duties

• Teaching non-credit intensive English courses at one of four levels.
• Performing some administrative duties related to courses.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in TESOL or related field (e.g., TEFL, ESL); pursuit of such a degree or a BA in TESOL may be acceptable for some positions.
• Prior teaching experience in an intensive English or academic English prep program is preferred.
• Appointments are approximately 10 hours/week for 8 weeks.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development and strong command of English are required.
• Applications must include a cover letter and CV; applications without these will not be reviewed.
• Candidates should have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion or describe how they would promote it.

These are non-tenure, term-based appointments with potential renewal. Start and end dates vary based on the program and candidate fit. Review of applications is ongoing. For more info, contact Dr. Jason Litzenberg at jjl53@psu.edu. All classes are in-person at Penn State’s University Park campus.

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