Lecturer, Hofstra International Programs

Position Title: Lecturer, Hofstra International Programs

School/Division: Office of the Provost (division)

Office: Office of the Provost (division)

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Hofstra International Programs (HIP) was formed through a partnership between Hofstra University and INTO University Partnerships. HIP welcomes international students to programs that are aimed at helping them develop English-language competence and higher education academic success skills. It also provides international students with a pathway year of Hofstra University degree-program coursework that results in students entering an undergraduate or graduate degree program. HIP also recruits international students for direct entry into Hofstra University programs. Hofstra International Program's mission is to offer a personalized, world-class student experience that delivers value and a return on education.

Hofstra International Programs is seeking a Lecturer to facilitate a non-credit Advanced Graduate Research and Communication course in the Summer 2026 semester which runs from 5/19/26 to 7/28/26. Successful applicants will posses a strong background in TESOL, including current knowledge of best practices in English language instruction and learning. This is a part-time 2-month position. Reappointment is at the discretion of HIP's Academic Director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works in a team environment with the Hofstra International Programs team to prepare, select, and use appropriate teaching and learning materials for international students.
• Develops relevant and appropriate lesson plans that incorporate effective teaching strategies and meet the individual needs of students.
• Assesses students using high-quality formative and summative evaluations.
• Provides oral and written feedback to students.
• Generate students' academic progress reports, submitting weekly grades, tracking attendance, and attending meetings with or about students.
• Conducts weekly office hours.
• Acts as a positive ambassador for Hofstra International Programs.
• Participates in staff development and professional training as required.
• Attends university and program meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in TESOL is required. Degrees in closely related fields, such as (but not limited to) Applied Linguistics or Adult Education may be considered if accompanied by substantial TESOL coursework and experience or a TESOL Certification.
• 3-5 years of related experience, including one year in an academic ESL program.
• Demonstrable knowledge of TESOL best practices, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, language-teaching methodologies and assessment.
• Proficiency with educational technologies, including learning management systems and student information and CRM systems.
• Excellent English language ability, exceptional communication skills, and a dynamic, charismatic personality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competence in a foreign language is preferred.
• TEFL certifications (CELTA, DELTA, Bridge, or Oxford) are a plus.
• Overseas experience or experience teaching in multicultural/multilingual classrooms desired.

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.