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

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