UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
ESL/EFL Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, Davis, California, us, 95617
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UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education provided pay range This range is provided by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.
The Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer role reflects our commitment to academic excellence and strategic growth. This position will serve as a key partner in instruction and curriculum development, working closely with the director and assistant director to ensure academic quality and continuous improvement. The Lead Instructor will be closely involved in the hiring and training process for new instructors and support all instructors in optimizing their teaching techniques as needed by our international students. Their main role is to serve as lead instructor for designated courses and programs, as well as contribute to strategic, academic initiatives aligned with our goals and current educational trends.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, English, or a closely related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to adult learners in higher education, continuing education, or intensive English programs.
Experience teaching a wide range of English language and academic skills in EFL/ESL settings.
Experience providing instruction to students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Experience using educational technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, etc.) to deliver instruction.
Experience developing instructional materials/curricula and ability to adapt materials and instructional strategies for different proficiency levels and learning needs.
Skill to teach in various program formats (in-person, hybrid, online synchronous/asynchronous).
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Experience mentoring or training other instructors.
Experience in curriculum alignment with CEFR, ACTFL, or other proficiency-based frameworks.
Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to collaborate with administrative and academic staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in international programs or supporting international student success.
Demonstrated success in leading professional development for instructors.
Experience with program evaluation and continuous improvement processes in an academic setting.
Prior experience in contributing to strategic academic initiatives.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Experience designing and delivering online instruction using instructional design principles.
Knowledge of accreditation or quality assurance standards related to ESL programs
Appointment This is a full-time academic term appointment with an initial 1-year appointment, eligible for continued reappointment. The University will not offer sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
UC Davis provides 14 paid holidays, 24 days accrued vacation and 12 days accrued sick leave. Position eligible for full benefits/retirement package. For more information about our extensive benefits please visit http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html. To learn more about UC Davis and our local communities please visit: https://frontdoor.ucdavis.edu/.
Apply at UC Davis RECRUIT: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07401
For primary consideration, please apply by: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education and Education Administration Programs
Benefits Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Disability insurance
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UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education provided pay range This range is provided by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.
The Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer role reflects our commitment to academic excellence and strategic growth. This position will serve as a key partner in instruction and curriculum development, working closely with the director and assistant director to ensure academic quality and continuous improvement. The Lead Instructor will be closely involved in the hiring and training process for new instructors and support all instructors in optimizing their teaching techniques as needed by our international students. Their main role is to serve as lead instructor for designated courses and programs, as well as contribute to strategic, academic initiatives aligned with our goals and current educational trends.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, English, or a closely related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to adult learners in higher education, continuing education, or intensive English programs.
Experience teaching a wide range of English language and academic skills in EFL/ESL settings.
Experience providing instruction to students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Experience using educational technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, etc.) to deliver instruction.
Experience developing instructional materials/curricula and ability to adapt materials and instructional strategies for different proficiency levels and learning needs.
Skill to teach in various program formats (in-person, hybrid, online synchronous/asynchronous).
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Experience mentoring or training other instructors.
Experience in curriculum alignment with CEFR, ACTFL, or other proficiency-based frameworks.
Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to collaborate with administrative and academic staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in international programs or supporting international student success.
Demonstrated success in leading professional development for instructors.
Experience with program evaluation and continuous improvement processes in an academic setting.
Prior experience in contributing to strategic academic initiatives.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Experience designing and delivering online instruction using instructional design principles.
Knowledge of accreditation or quality assurance standards related to ESL programs
Appointment This is a full-time academic term appointment with an initial 1-year appointment, eligible for continued reappointment. The University will not offer sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
UC Davis provides 14 paid holidays, 24 days accrued vacation and 12 days accrued sick leave. Position eligible for full benefits/retirement package. For more information about our extensive benefits please visit http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html. To learn more about UC Davis and our local communities please visit: https://frontdoor.ucdavis.edu/.
Apply at UC Davis RECRUIT: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07401
For primary consideration, please apply by: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education and Education Administration Programs
Benefits Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Disability insurance
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