Company Description
The University of Georgia is the state’s flagship public institution of higher education, with land-grant and sea-grant designations and a broad statewide mission. UGA plays a key role in preserving and enriching the intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage of the state and the nation.
Position Overview
: The University of Georgia seeks experienced online global English instructors for a federally funded program delivering live, communicative American English instruction online to international adult learners at novice-intermediate levels. Instructors teach small cohorts of 10-15 adults in engaging 90-minute live classes twice weekly per section, utilizing authentic content showcasing everyday American life, values, innovation, and civic culture. Fully remote.
Schedule and Compensation: The positions include teaching online EFL classes that meet twice a week for 90 minutes
Program Dates:
· First courses launch at the end of October 2026 with additional terms extending through 2027.
Compensation: $75 per contact hour.
Responsibilities:
· Deliver lively, communicative 90-minute live classes twice weekly; design lesson plans and modules utilizing textbooks as well as authentic content of their choice.
· Share personal experiences of everyday American life, holidays, work, and community with warmth and pride; recruit occasional guest speakers from personal and community networks for recorded American-culture sessions.
· Administer brief in-class progress checks; maintain session logs and attendance.
· Participate in onboarding, ongoing coaching with the PI (including guidance on content and cultural sensitivities for international audiences), weekly check-ins, and periodic class observations.
Qualifications:
· U.S. Citizenship required.
· TESOL training; recognized TESOL/TEFL credential, or significant teaching experience with professional development.
· Experience teaching English online to adults, preferably at beginner and low-intermediate levels; experience designing teaching materials and lesson plans.
· Native or near-native American English; U.S.-based, with reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home teaching setup; availability across all four terms and the training window.
· Willingness and openness to teaching American English together with American culture: genuine enthusiasm for sharing American values and personal stories of American life with international learners.
How to Apply:
Submit a CV and a brief cover letter. Finalists may be asked to deliver a short demonstration lesson.
Questions:
With questions, please reach out to Online Global English Program at GlobalClass@uga.edu.