Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

Department: English Language Institute

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62421

Position Summary

The English Language Institute at the University at Buffalo invites applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Adjunct Instructors to teach credit-bearing English courses to first-year international undergraduate students (in-person).

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver lessons to L2 international undergraduate students that prioritize academic writing and/or speaking and are based on specific student needs.
• Evaluate student progress and academic achievement through a combination of course papers, presentations, groupwork tasks, and overall student engagement.
• Maintain student records, including grades and attendance.
• Participate in required departmental meetings.
• Hold regular office hours for student conferencing.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field.

Two years or more experience teaching in-person at college or university level.

Working knowledge of course management systems

Interest in & ability to work collaboratively with English Language Institute faculty on syllabus development

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience living, teaching, or working in a predominantly non-English speaking country.

Conversational or better fluency in a language other than English.

Salary Range

$6,000 per course