"Adjunct, Special Programs"

Job Details

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CoAS) delivers a time-honored liberal arts education paired with Drexel’s renowned focus on applied learning. Our research and scholarship explore contemporary issues with an eye toward improving the common good. With a breadth of disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and a focus on the now, the College is the perfect home for curious scholars who seek to apply their learning in the service of humanity. Our undergraduate programs, Co-op experiences and Community-based learning courses give students a broad-based, hands-on education that prepares them to make an impact immediately. Our graduate programs take a rigorous yet practical approach to advancing knowledge. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers and gifted scholars who publish groundbreaking research on the world’s most pressing issues.

About the English Language Center

The English Language Center’s (ELC’s) Intensive English Program and International Gateway Program are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. In addition, the ELC is a member of the University and College of English Language Programs Consortium (UCIEP) and English USA.

Job Summary

Adjunct instructors are needed to teach in our special programs. Teaching loads vary from 2-20 hours per week for 2-6 weeks. Academic courses for nonnative speakers of English include but are not limited to research and writing, technology and digital literacy, cultural immersion sessions with sociopolitical theme, content-based English, and introduction to university culture. These daytime courses will be taught face-to-face at the University City campus, Monday through Friday.

Essential Functions

• Reviewing the course syllabus and updating with section information according to ELC/University course guidelines;
• Teaching the course as scheduled;
• Scheduling and holding at least one office hour per week;
• Being available to students and responding to students’ email inquiries within 24 hours;
• Maintaining accurate documentation of course records to justify the grades submitted;
• Submitting student grades in accordance with ELC and University policy;
• Attending course planning meetings, program welcome events, and final events;
• Participating in testing activities related to course assessments;
• Accepting observers into your classroom as scheduled;
• Providing students with a final progress report;
• Completing and returning student assessments in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in higher education or working with college-aged students.
• Ability to teach academic preparation courses.
• Ability to work independently after orientation in a fast-paced academic environment (10-week terms).
• Superior level of English proficiency.
• Ability to learn and use classroom technology, including learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or Applied Linguistics;
• Experience living and/or working abroad;
• Experience conducting academic research, including effective use of research software technologies.

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Feb 12 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 31 2026 Eastern Daylight Time