
English Professor - Oaxaca, Mexico
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We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about teaching English, aren't afraid of being in a small town, and have a positive approach to learning about and living in different cultures


Mexico > Oaxaca
Contract
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Salary18,000 MXN monthly (26,000 before tax deductions)
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterUniversidad de la Sierra Sur
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DescriptionOur school, la Universidad de la Sierra Sur is a public university in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. At UNSIS we serve 2450 students, many of which come from indigenous, low-income backgrounds. Our work with students has a social impact. Although most students will not be traveling abroad, their careers could involve work with English speakers in Mexico, as doctors, dentists, nurses, nutritionists, IT specialists, entrepreneurs, and administrators.
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about teaching, aren't afraid of being in a small town, and have a positive approach to learning about and living in different cultures.
Responsibilities:
- Be culturally sensitive and committed to students' success
- Teach 5-6 classroom hours (subject to change depending on the semester's needs)
- Be on campus from 9am-2pm and 4pm-7pm (sometimes scheduling requires 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm)
- Keep grade and attendance records
- Supervise exams
- Contribute to departmental projects: creating materials, editing quizzes / exams, teaching seasonal workshops, teaching children's classes (1 week during the summer)
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Benefits- Salary of approximately 18,000 MXN monthly (26,000 before tax deductions)
- Christmas bonus
- Summer bonus
- Health insurance (IMSS)
- Housing fund for purchasing property (INFONAVIT)
- Pension
- 5 weeks of paid vacation yearly (2 weeks in December, 1 week in March or April for Holy Week, and 2 weeks in July) -
Requirements- Native Level English speaker
- BA degree
- TEFL level 5 -
Date Posted27th May 2025

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