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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
12 month Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies, Department of English- College of Arts, Sciences & Education
The Writing Program in the Department of English at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a full time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies to begin August 13, 2027.
Responsibilities:
This 12-month appointment carries a 4/4/3 teaching load. Job duties include primarily teaching first-year writing courses and contributing to the program, department, and university through service engagements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should hold an MA (with equivalent experience and/or certification) in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies, and/or Professional and Technical Writing, or related field along with an exemplary teaching record.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies, and/or Professional and Technical Writing, or related field along with an exemplary teaching record.
Salary
Nationally competitive and commensurate with experience based on appropriate salary survey
About the Department
The Writing Program offers a BA track and MA track in Writing and Rhetoric along with a successful certificate in Professional and Public writing. Our curriculum includes a range of upper-division and graduate professional, technical, and community writing courses as well as a strong first-year writing sequence. As teachers, we are heavily invested in our community, with our students frequently participating in project-based learning alongside local and international community partners. Please visit our website for more information about our program: https://case.fiu.edu/english/expertise/writing-and-rhetoric
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538566 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) teaching portfolio (representative syllabi, assignments, unit plans, and student evaluations) in a single .pdf document. Candidates will be requested to provide two (2) letters of recommendation. Review will continue until position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
12 month Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies, Department of English- College of Arts, Sciences & Education
The Writing Program in the Department of English at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a full time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies to begin August 13, 2027.
Responsibilities:
This 12-month appointment carries a 4/4/3 teaching load. Job duties include primarily teaching first-year writing courses and contributing to the program, department, and university through service engagements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should hold an MA (with equivalent experience and/or certification) in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies, and/or Professional and Technical Writing, or related field along with an exemplary teaching record.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies, and/or Professional and Technical Writing, or related field along with an exemplary teaching record.
Salary
Nationally competitive and commensurate with experience based on appropriate salary survey
About the Department
The Writing Program offers a BA track and MA track in Writing and Rhetoric along with a successful certificate in Professional and Public writing. Our curriculum includes a range of upper-division and graduate professional, technical, and community writing courses as well as a strong first-year writing sequence. As teachers, we are heavily invested in our community, with our students frequently participating in project-based learning alongside local and international community partners. Please visit our website for more information about our program: https://case.fiu.edu/english/expertise/writing-and-rhetoric
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538566 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) teaching portfolio (representative syllabi, assignments, unit plans, and student evaluations) in a single .pdf document. Candidates will be requested to provide two (2) letters of recommendation. Review will continue until position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in english teaching assistant jobs.
- Associate degree or higher, with preference for education or linguistics coursework
- Experience supporting English language learners or ESL students in a classroom setting
- State paraprofessional certification or willingness to obtain one before start date
- Proficiency in a second language, most commonly Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic
- Familiarity with IEP documentation and co-teaching models in inclusive classrooms
- Basic proficiency with student information systems and digital learning platforms
Tips for Your English Teaching Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to classroom support
Highlight specific student populations you've worked with, such as English language learners or students with IEPs. Generic teaching experience reads flat to hiring committees. Name the grade bands, subject areas, and any co-teaching or small-group pull-out models you've supported.
Get your TESOL or paraprofessional certification first
Many districts require a state paraprofessional certificate or a TESOL credential before they'll schedule an interview. Check the credentialing requirements for your target state early so you're not disqualified before your resume is even reviewed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists english teaching assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by school type not just job title
Charter schools, Title I public schools, and private language institutes post these roles under different titles, like instructional aide, ELL paraprofessional, or literacy assistant. Searching only 'english teaching assistant' will miss a large share of real openings.
Prepare a demo lesson or classroom scenario
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through how you'd support a student who's reluctant to participate or struggling with a specific phonics concept. Practicing a two-minute verbal scenario response before your interview sets you apart from candidates who come in unprepared.
Follow up with the HR coordinator directly
School district hiring cycles run on academic calendars, so applications submitted in late spring often sit until August. A brief, professional follow-up email to the HR coordinator in mid-July can get your file reviewed before the fall rush hits.
English Teaching Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most english teaching assistants?
Kreyco, Brigham Young University, and University of Pittsburgh are hiring the most english teaching assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in districts with large English language learner populations and federally funded Title III programs.
How many english teaching assistant jobs are remote?
About 20% of english teaching assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in online language tutoring programs, virtual charter schools, and adult ESL platforms rather than traditional K-12 classroom positions, which almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become an english teaching assistant?
Start by earning at least an associate degree, then complete your state's paraprofessional certification requirements, which typically include a background check and a written assessment. Gaining classroom volunteer or tutoring experience with English language learners strengthens your application considerably. Some states also require a TESOL or bilingual education endorsement before you can be hired.
Can you get hired as an english teaching assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many districts and language programs hire candidates with no formal classroom experience if you hold the required paraprofessional certification and can demonstrate strong communication skills. Volunteer tutoring, after-school program work, or community ESL coaching counts as relevant experience on your resume and helps you stand out against applicants with the same credentials.
What does the english teaching assistant interview process look like?
Most hiring panels include a phone screening followed by an in-person or video interview with a school principal or department lead. You'll typically be asked to describe how you've supported students with language barriers and may be given a brief classroom scenario to walk through. Some districts also ask for references from supervising teachers before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to english teaching assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to english teaching assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials, location preference, and grade level focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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