"Instructors (Part-Time), International & English Language Programs - Academic Skills for Digital Skills youth program"

Position Description

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.

UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We're focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. As a diverse community that values inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a respectful, supportive workplace where innovation comes to life. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we're creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.

UW Continuum College (UWC2) has up to four outstanding opportunities for part-time instructors in the customized Digital Skills course offered by International Specialized Programs between October 13 and November 14, 2025. This intensive in-person course offered at UW Seattle is a customized large lecture course created for 100-110 Thai high school students selected by Thailand's Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa). The training is part of a nationwide initiative to transform Thailand into a global tech and supply chain hub by boosting digital skills, creating job opportunities, and streamlining business ecosystems through tax incentives, digital training, and investor-friendly reforms.

Instructors will...

• Deliver daily Academic Skills lessons Tuesday and Thursday (with one Monday class session on the first day of the program), focused on helping participants reflect upon and articulate their learning while practicing key skills that will help them both during and after their learning experience.
• Coordinate closely with program staff to align instruction with the broader daily activities and ensure students are supported linguistically throughout the experience.
• The Academic Skills course curriculum will be shared with each instructor through a Canvas course page, consisting of five modules of two lessons each (see dates below).
• Complete instructor onboarding, relevant learning technology training, and other training as required
• Collaborate with IELP staff to ensure course materials and instruction meet University accessibility requirements and standards
• Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.

We are looking for up to four instructors to teach the following topics at the dates and times indicated:

• Communication Fundamentals October 13th & October 14th from 1:30 to 3:20pm
• Time Management October 16th & October 21st from 1:30 to 3:20pm
• Critical Thinking October 23rd & October 28th from 1:30 to 3:20pm
• Writing (Short response) October 30th & November 4th from 1:30 to 3:20pm
• Presentation Skills November 6th & November 13th from 1:30 to 3:20pm

In addition to the class sessions outlined above, the Academic Skills instructors will take students from their section on a one-hour campus tour on the morning of Monday, October 13, starting at approximately 10:45 a.m. Instructors are invited to attend a one-hour closing ceremony in the UW Tower on the afternoon of Friday, November 14.

Compensation will be paid as 30% FTE during the Oct. 1 - Nov. 15 pay periods. FTE determined by AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Article 16 (16.5.1). Instructor's individual pay rate determined by AFT CBA Article 21.

UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructors are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions represented by the AFT-UWELF Local 6486 Contract (https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/aft/contract)

Additional information about UW International & English Language Programs can be found at https://www.ielp.uw.edu/programs/customized-programs/overview.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or equivalent.
• Prior experience with in-person teaching / training.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability, and desire, to successfully work with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Willingness to teach with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and content relevance.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience teaching / training learners under the age of 18.
• Current, or previous, University of Washington instructor.
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience with international learners.

Instructions

To apply to teach a section of depa Academic Skills, please submit the following:

• A cover letter describing your areas of interest and expertise. At the top of the cover letter, please confirm you are available to teach on all dates and all times listed. Applications that do not contain this information, called out clearly at the top of the cover letter, will not be considered.
• Resume or CV
• Names and contact information of three references. [optional]

Applications received by August 24, 2025, will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.