LCC International University invites applications for the position of a full-time instructor in the English department to begin in the fall semester 2023. The job includes teaching composition, public speaking courses and TESOL. The job may also include research and advising thesis students.

The University: LCC International University is a fully accredited liberal arts university located in the port city of Klaipeda, Lithuania. Instruction is in English and the campus is residential. Our 650 students from divergent faith backgrounds come from over 60 countries for an education modeled on the North American liberal arts college with a Christian worldview.

Job Description

• Teach first year academic writing courses
• Teach public speaking courses
• Teach TESOL courses (Curriculum Design, Language Assessment)
• Advise thesis students
• Develop/ expand a research agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA or PhD in TESOL, English, rhetoric, applied linguistics, or related field.
• 2-3 years of teaching experience
• Experience teaching writing to non-native English speakers in an academic setting; ability and willingness to adapt to a highly diverse international context.
• Modest research agenda preferred.
• Commitment to liberal arts education within a diverse international context
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching and learning from a Christian worldview.

The Department: The English Department offers the following degree program: BA in English Language and Literature and MA TESOL. Because of the international nature of the student body, there is especially ample opportunity for research in the areas of applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, writing instruction, and langauge acquisition.

Application and Appointment: To apply, send your CV and cover letter to opportunities@lcc.lt. Questions about the position or the department should be directed to the department chair, Dr. Robin Gingerich, at rgingerich@lcc.lt.

In addition to a CV and cover letter, qualified applicants will be asked to submit: an application form; a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and contact information of three professional references.