Spanish-American Institute

Policy Regarding Faculty English Proficiency

January 2024

Policy Update for Faculty Handbook.

PERSONNEL POLICIES

Terms of Employment Appointment

In addition, non-native speaking ESL faculty will demonstrate proficiency by TOEIC, TOEFL, or OPI scores, with acceptable proficiency levels determined by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Faculty must demonstrate acceptable proficiency within 12 months of hire.

Faculty who do not meet proficiency requirements within 12 months will be relieved of English language class teaching assignments at the conclusion the 12 month period.