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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Human Resources , Various Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, CA, USA Message 1: Various Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, CA, USA Date: 01-Dec-2011 From: Human Resources <noemailsjobelephant.com> Subject: Various Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, CA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Monterey Institute of International Studies Department: Summer Intensive Language Program Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://apptrkr.com/219670 Job Rank: Instructor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)                             Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)                             Japanese (jpn)                             Russian (rus)                             Spanish (spa) Description: Language Instructors (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Japanese) - Summer Intensive Language Program Department: GSTILE-ICLP Location: Monterey, CA Job#: MI11-215 ,MI11-216, MI11-217, MI11-218, MI11-219 Position dates: June 7- August 8, 2012 Essential Duties/Responsibilities: - Teach assigned language 4.5 hour per day plus one office hour per day, Monday through Friday - Attend three-day pre-program training workshop - Participate in first-day student orientation and placement - Participate in administering and scoring pre- and post program proficiency and placement tests - Collaborate with the language program coordinator, other instructors and tutors/activity guide to establish relevant co-curricular out-of-class activities for your students - Participate in at least one extra-curricular activity with students per week and help promote out-of-class activities - Collaborate with Language Program Coordinator in the development of end-of-session tests - Prepare comprehensive syllabus including course description, course goals and objectives, assessment guidelines for students as well as required class material(s) based on pre-established curricular guidelines and template - Prepare classes and provides instruction based on communicative language teaching and the use of authentic instructional materials - Collaborate with other instructors and tutors to provide seamless transition between instructions and tutoring in team-teaching and tutoring contexts - Work closely with tutors to establish students' needs for support outside the classroom - Provide peer support to other faculty members as necessary - Keep track of student progress by regularly implementing appropriate formal and informal assessment as articulated by program administration and completing grade reports as requested - Attends pre-, mid-, and post-program faculty meetings Employment Standards: * Education/Experience - MA or PhD in language, language teaching or related field strongly preferred - 2+ years of previous language teaching experience in the target language - Native or near-native language ability - Previous experience teaching in intensive program strongly preferred - Previous experience in content or project-based instruction strongly preferred * Skills/Abilities/Knowledge - Excellent teaching and interpersonal communication skills - Familiarity with communicative teaching practices and use of authentic materials to teach foreign language - Proven dedication to excellence in language teaching - Willingness and ability to become acquainted and comply with SILP processes and regulations as well as Institute policies * Physical Requirements/Environment - The Monterey Institute maintains a smoke-free/drug-free workplace Required Application Materials: - Curriculum Vitae and cover letter detailing all relevant teaching and language experience, a brief description of your teaching philosophy, and your interest in the position - Two letters of recommendation from previous teaching experience (evaluations are not required but would be appreciated) For full job details and to apply visit: http://apptrkr.com/219670 Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/219670 Contact Information: Human Resources Email: noemailsjobelephant.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Dec-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.