TC Call for Columnist: Instructional Technology and Online Teaching in ELT

TESOL is seeking an English language teaching professional to be a bimonthly columnist 
(6 feature articles/year) on the topic of online teaching for TESOL Connections, our monthly 
e-magazine for members and subscribers. We are looking for instructional technologists with a 
significant background in TESOL and/or seasoned teachers with extensive experience in teaching 
English online who are interested in sharing their practical knowledge about resources, issues, 
and trends related to virtual English language teaching at various levels and in various contexts.

Feature article topics might include, for example:

• creative ways to teach speaking and pronunciation online
• new EdTech tools (may include AI) that embed within a learning management system, and what teachers can do with them
• ideas for increasing engagement and interaction in the virtual classroom

This is a volunteer position; the commitment is 1 year, with the possibility of extension. At the close of their contract, columnists will receive 1 year of complimentary TESOL membership. We are seeking individuals who share TESOL’s commitment to excellence in education and English 
language teaching and who share TESOL’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. 
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage applicants from ethnically diverse communities. We value the positive impact that difference has on our community.

Feature articles will:

• adhere to the TESOL Connections submission guidelines
• be about 1,400 words each
• be written in a practical voice with takeaways teachers can apply in their online classrooms
• be submitted bimonthly for a total of 6 articles, according to a predetermined schedule
• be subject to editing for clarity, grammar, length, and style

Interested writers should be familiar with TESOL Connections style before applying online. 
Required documents include the following and should be added as “Additional Uploads” where 
there is not a specific place on the application for the item: 

• CV or résumé
• brief cover letter
• 10 sample article titles (each title should be 60 characters or fewer, including spaces, and 
  should accurately reflect the content of the article)
• a link to previous work or works that is representative of your writing abilities; if no prior 
  work is available, please submit a sample article (approximately 1,400 words)
• a brief author bio (100 words or fewer) and headshot 

Deadline for applications: 26 May 2025

Please direct questions to [email protected]