Job No. 157600
- Job Title:
- Learning Resource Center English Language Specialist
- Employer:
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George Mason University
- Location:
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Fairfax , VA
- Posting Date:
- 23-Jan-2026
- Description:
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Responsibilities:
Provide English language tutoring across all skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading) to Academic English and Pathway students, international Graduate Teaching Assistants, and other populations of GMU multilingual students. Appointments will be both in-person and online;
Provide a positive, supportive tutoring environment, and promote tutoring services;
Track students’ progress, prepare timely reports on sessions with clients;
Assist with LRC operations including use – by students, staff and faculty – of computers, printers, library resources, and study areas;
Serve as an evaluator of international Graduate Teaching Assistant oral English assessments;
Collaborate with LRC staff to offer English language workshops and/or supervised group activities (e.g. conversation groups, language labs) to English language learners;
Contribute to the LRC bank of tutoring / teaching reference materials and resources; and
Attend regular LRC team meetings and other Center-wide events, as required.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a graduate program in Linguistics, Education, TESOL, English or a related field;
Previous experience teaching adult ESL students;
Superior oral and written communication skills in English;
Strong intercultural communication skills;
Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications (e.g. MS Teams, Excel, Word, and Canvas LMS) and an ability to use technology to enhance the student experience; and
Strong background in phonology, phonetics, and pronunciation instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching pronunciation using the Color Vowel system; and
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Accountability: The LRC English Language Specialist will report to the Assistant Director for Learning Support & Assessment, who will observe one or more tutoring sessions and/or workshops each semester.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Learning Resource Center English Language Specialist at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.
- Contact information:
- George Mason University
- Fairfax, VA 22030
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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