- Location
- Penn State University Park, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Source
- Workday
Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP), which is housed under the Department of Applied Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for part-time lecturer appointments for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 sessions.
The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) offers courses in academic English to prepare international students for undergraduate and graduate studies at American universities.
Job Duties
- Part-time lecturers are needed for teaching non-credit intensive English courses in one of four levels of instruction.
- Some course-related administrative duties are required of all appointments.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in TESOL or related area (e.g., TEFL, ESL, etc.) is required; pursuit toward such a degree or BA-TESOL may be acceptable for some positions. Prior teaching experience in an intensive English program or an academic English preparation program is preferred.
- Appointments entail approximately 10 hours per week for a duration of 8 weeks.
- Successful candidates must show an active interest in ongoing professional development and have a knowledgeable command of the English language.
- Applications must be submitted electronically through this forum and include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without letter or CV cannot be reviewed.
- In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
These appointments are non-tenure, term-based appointments with the possibility of renewal. Start and end dates may vary depending on the program and applicant fit. Review of applications is ongoing. For a more detailed description of the positions currently available, please contact Dr. Jason Litzenberg ([email protected]). Be sure to visit the IECP website at: https://iecp.la.psu.edu/. All classes are held in-person at Penn State’s University Park campus.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
