Employment

• Part-time Positions
• Full-time Positions

Part-time Positions

Lecturers

The ELP welcomes applications throughout the year for adjunct (part-time) lecturers. Minimum qualifications are relevant teaching experience and completion of graduate coursework in TESOL. Preference is given to candidates who have received a master's in TESOL or closely related field, plus one year relevant teaching experience.  Applicants should send a resume and cover letter via email to elp@sas.upenn.edu or mail them to the following address:

English Language Programs
110 Fisher-Bennett Hall, 3340 Walnut Street
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6274 USA

Program Assistants

The ELP welcomes applications throughout the year for part-time program assistants who staff our Student Center or who provide administrative support to various ELP programs. As familiarity with the campus is extremely helpful, most program assistants are Penn students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should contact Candice Johnson, Coordinator of Student Services.  She can be reached via email at candicej@sas.upenn.edu.

Full-time Positions

With a full-time faculty and staff of over 25, the ELP occasionally has openings. Current openings (if any) are listed below. Qualified applicants must apply through the Penn Human Resources website rather than through the ELP.

Language Specialist (two)

The posting reference numbers are # 120432524 and # 120432525.  We are looking to hire a generalist and someone who will specialize in intelligibility by July 1.

Duties:
Teach courses in English as a Second Language in a variety of programs; prepare lessons within curricular guidelines; develop curricula; assist in orientation activities; coordinate programs as needed; serve on departmental committees and as course manager; contribute to the profession through publication or presentation at national conferences and local meetings; other duties as assigned. This is a 10 month term appointment with the option of a possible renewal.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in TESOL or very closely related field; minimum three years experience teaching in university-level ESL programs; experience using technology for instructional and administrative purposes; fluency in a foreign language and experience teaching abroad desirable; excellent oral and written communication skills and enthusiasm for working as part of a team. Position contingent upon funding.

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Assistant to the Directors

The reference number on the HR website is #120532643. The position will begin July 2.

Duties: The Assistant to Directors will provide administrative support for English Language Programs (ELP) directors with wide range of cyclical and ad hoc tasks such as recruiting and training instructional staff, arranging visits, scheduling meetings and planned events, reserving classrooms, ordering supplies, reporting problems regarding facilities and equipment and taking corrective action, preparing minutes of meetings, updating manuals, clerical support of marketing and recruitment activities, clerical support of teacher scheduling and management, clerical support of curricular projects, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: BA degree with 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated ability to: organize tasks and set priorities, multi-task competently, take initiative and assume responsibility for support functions, work in small office environment with team approach, handle confidential information; strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; computer expertise including entire MS Office suite, spreadsheet and database, calendaring software, networked computer environment; able to work accurately under pressure; knowledge of Penn systems helpful; knowledge of a foreign language and experience with international clientele highly desirable.

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Associate Director of Programs

The reference number on the HR website is #120532686. The position will be filled after July 1.

DUTIES: The Associate Director of Programs has day-to-day administrative and academic oversight of all the portfolio of English Language Programs (ELP) including the Intensive Program, the Professional Communications Programs, the University Service Programs, and the Academic Bridge Programs.This position is responsible for implementing the strategic plans for each of these programming areas. Working collaboratively with the Director, Associate Director of Curriculum and Staff Development, Associate Director of Business Development, and a dynamic team of managers and coordinators, the Associate Director ensures the academic excellence of all ELP programs by effectively allocating resources to meet program goals; advising on the recruitment of excellent instructional staff and developing their expertise in teaching a broad spectrum of learners; and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with academic departments at Penn as well as with other partner institutions. Primary outcomes are academic and operational excellence, flexible delivery, productive partnerships, and successful and satisfied students and clients.

This position supervises several professional administrative staff and provides administrative and academic leadership for a larger team of individuals that includes full-time ELP staff (managers, coordinators, and support staff). S/he actively collaborates with a team of senior staff responsible for the overall success of the ELP and reports to the Director of the English Language Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Master’s degree in applied linguistics, TESL, or related discipline.Five to seven years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in university-based Intensive English Programs. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently oversee complex program operations, and manage and allocate resources (i.e., staff, facilities, advising student services) across a diverse array of programs. Experience in developing strategic plans, running operations, and supervising staff. Demonstrated ability to develop and engage talented individuals.Proven ability to work effectively with program leadership to identify and meet strategic targets.Outstanding written and spoken communication skills. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Preferred: Fluency in foreign languages; experience living and working abroad.