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Temporary Part Time Hourly Instructor (English Language Program - International Center)

Apply now Job no: 501359
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical

Part-Time ESL Instructors - Multiple Locations

The English Language Program at Rowan University seeks qualified part-time instructors to teach in our Program.  The ELP is a university-based intensive academic English program with nearly 60 years of serving international and local immigrant students. Our primary goals are to prepare students for academic, professional, and personal success through the improvement of their English skills.

Location-Specific Opportunities

Please review the four distinct projects below. All positions are in-person.

  1. Camden Campus:
  • Focus: College-readiness course for high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (ages 17+).
  • Dates: July 6 – August 14, 2026.
  • Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m..
  • Notes: Potential for continued employment into fall/spring based on enrollment.

2. Glassboro Campus: Year-Round Pool

  • Dates: Ongoing/Year-round.
  • Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 18 hours per week:
    • 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    • 10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
    • 1:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
  • Notes: Applicants should be available to teach all time blocks.

3. Trenton Project

  • Focus: New program project starting in the fall.
  • Dates: Starting Fall 2026; likely to be ongoing.
  • Schedule: Details to be determined based on project needs.

4. Glassboro Campus: International High School Summer Program

  • Focus: International high school students.
  • Dates: July 7 – August 14, 2026 (6 weeks).
  • Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 18 hours per week.
  • Notes: Familiarity with Islamic culture and customs is preferred.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • A master’s degree in TESOL, Linguistics, English, or other closely related fields. 
  • A minimum of 2 years teaching academic ESL in an adult education environment is required.
  • TEFL certificate holders with a bachelor’s degree and extensive teaching experience - may be considered.

Please note: Having only a K-12 ESL teaching certification or endorsement is not applicable to this position.

This position requires a passion for working with young adults from various socio economic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities include:

  • Teach courses a dynamic curriculum that includes college readiness skills.
  • Create course plans and syllabi based on provided curriculum.
  • Attend all mandatory departmental and faculty meetings.
  • Participate in program activities.
  •  Work closely with the Director and Lead Instructor to meet students’ needs.
  •  Fluency in another language (Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, or Arabic) is desirable.

Required application materials: 

• Cover letter 

• Resume / CV

 

Rate: $50 per hour

 

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 
  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.