Interested applicants must complete both of the following steps in order to be considered (Incomplete applications that do not include both steps will not be considered):

1. Apply to Job Opening ID# 277080 through the U-M Jobs portal.
2. Email the following as a single PDF document to eli-hiring@umich.edu:
   1. Cover letter
   2. CV
   3. Teaching philosophy  (maximum 2 pages)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated date by which an offer will be made is July 1, 2026.  The selection criteria used for this search are based on how the applicant's education and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate. All applicants will receive a notification when the position has been filled.  For any questions, please email: eli-hiring@umich.edu

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The English Language Institute (ELI), a department in the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced instructors of academic writing for one or more openings in its Summer EAP intensive program for newly-admitted graduate and professional students at the University of Michigan.  All positions and specific course assignments available are subject to enrollment. The Summer EAP program meets in person on U-M's Ann Arbor campus. Housing and transportation are not provided. 

Program dates: July 6 - August  14, 2026

Teaching Schedule: Monday/Wednesday, 9:00-12:00

Effort: 40% summer half-term appointment for each course assignment.

ELI instructors plan and deliver high-quality language instruction following each program's curricular guidelines and in accordance with best practices in EAP instruction. Instructors are required to attend pre- and in-term program meetings, as well as an end of program debrief. They are also expected to meet with students outside of class as needed and to provide regular, timely feedback on all assignments, as well as end-term assessments and guidance for future study.

• Master's degree or higher in TESL/TEFL/applied linguistics, or a master's degree or higher in a related field with documented coursework in the areas of applied linguistics, second language acquisition, classroom practices, and second-language pedagogy
• At least two years of ESL/EAP teaching experience at the university level
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with the conventions of academic writing and speaking across disciplines
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively 
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• PhD in TESL/TEFL/applied linguistics, or closely-related field 
• Experience teaching EAP/ESP to (post-) graduate/professional students in the U.S.
• Experience living and working abroad and/or learning a second-language

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.