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Associate/Lecturer in English as a Second Language, American Language Program

Employer: Columbia University School of Professional Studies

Location: New York City, New York (US)

Salary: Associate in English as a Second Language: $75,000-$80,000; Lecturer in English as a Second Language

Closing date: Dec 29, 2024


The American Language Program (ALP), founded in 1912, is one of the oldest programs in English as a second language in the United States. Its mission is to provide rigorous English language education that supports the academic, professional and personal goals of our student community while promoting critical thinking and intercultural awareness. The ALP fosters the internationalization of Columbia by offering a carefully integrated sequence of courses to those who wish to improve their command of English, including full-time language students, and matriculated undergraduate and graduate students at Columbia University.


Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics Two years’ experience teaching academic English as a second language in a university setting Demonstrated ability to develop outcomes-oriented L2 curricula Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting Experience teaching oral and written English to students at CEFR A2 to C2 proficiency levels Demonstrated competence in educational technology


Preferred Qualifications

EdD or PhD in TESOL or Applied Linguistics International teaching and/or professional experience Active participation in the field of TESOL through conference presentations, publications, and professional organizations.

Familiarity with the standards and processes of accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)


Application Instructions

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The faculty search committee will review applications on a rolling basis starting in November 2024.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Applications should include the following:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Samples of original teaching materials

3 confidential letters of recommendation (Submit names and contact information of references via the online application system. This will automatically prompt references to upload letters directly to the system.)

Student Evaluations Publication(s) (optional)

Note: This is an in-person teaching position. 

Please direct questions about the application process to Jamie Douglas, Senior Director of Faculty Recruitment, at jamie.douglas@columbia.edu.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

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