LINGUIST List 15.891

Mon Mar 15 2004

Jobs: EAP/ESL: Instructor, Seattle University

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1. ehinkel, EAP/ESL: Instructor, Seattle University, WA, USA

University or Organization: Seattle University
Department: Culture and Language Bridge Program
Rank of Job: Instructor
Specialty Areas: EAP/ESL


Description:

Full-Time Instructor, Culture and Language Bridge Program, Seattle
University

Effective September, 2004, Culture and Language Bridge Program at
Seattle University has an opening for a full-time Instructor to teach
academic speaking/presenting skills, academic writing, vocabulary, and
English structure to highly advanced, enrolled university students
(first-year, juniors, and graduate). Program instruction is based on
focused and results-oriented curricula that have the goal of improving
students' language skills for academic work in mainstream, regular
university courses in various degree programs, such as business,
nursing, engineering, and humanities.

The position is based on a 10-month contract (comprehensive benefits
package). This faculty member will teach 9 or more university-level
EAP/ESL courses per year (9 to 12 contact hours/week customary) and
assist with student advising, placement test evaluation, and ongoing
curriculum development, as well as perform occasional administrative
duties.

Minimum qualifications: M.A. in TESL or applied linguistics and at
least 3 years of experience teaching advanced academic language skills
in U.S. colleges/universities. Near-native English proficiency
required. Review of applications to begin in early April, 2004.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, continues a four hundred and
fifty year tradition of Jesuit Catholic higher education. The
University's Jesuit Catholic ideals underscore its commitment to the
centrality of teaching, learning, and scholarship, of values-based
education grounded in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions, of service
and social justice, of lifelong learning, and of educating the whole
person. Located in the heart of dynamic Seattle, the University
enrolls approximately six thousand undergraduate and graduate students
in eight schools and colleges. Students enjoy a university ethos
characterized by small classes, individualized faculty attention, a
strong sense of community, a commitment to diversity, and an
outstanding faculty.

Seattle University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.
	
	

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Dr. Eli Hinkel
	Lynn Building, Rm. 116
	900 Broadway
	Seattle, WA 98122
	United States of America 	

	Applications are due by 30-Apr-2004

Contact Information:
	Dr. Eli Hinkel
	Email: ehinkelseattleu.edu
	Tel: 206-296-6064
	Website: http://seattleu.edu

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