LINGUIST List 22.96 Thu Jan 06 2011 Jobs: Various Langs: Adjunct Prof, Monterey Institute of Int'l Studies Editor for this issue: Erica Wicks <ericalinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     MIIS Human Resources , Arabic, Standard; Chinese, Mandarin; Spanish; Japanese; Russian; French & Applied Linguistics: Adjunct Professor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, CA, USA Message 1: Arabic, Standard; Chinese, Mandarin; Spanish; Japanese; Russian; French & Applied Linguistics: Adjunct Professor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, CA, USA Date: 06-Jan-2011 From: MIIS Human Resources <jobsmiis.edu> Subject: Arabic, Standard; Chinese, Mandarin; Spanish; Japanese; Russian; French & Applied Linguistics: Adjunct Professor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, CA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Monterey Institute of International Studies Department: GSTILE-ICLP Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://www.miis.edu Job Rank: Adjunct Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)                             Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)                             French (fra)                             Japanese (jpn)                             Russian (rus)                             Spanish (spa) Description: Position Summary: The Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) provides beginning, intermediate level, and some advanced language instruction in an intensive format to approximately 150 undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals for 8 weeks every summer. Under supervision of the Language Program Coordinator and the SILP Director, language instructors provide intensive instruction through a communicative approach to language teaching using authentic contexts, assessments and materials for the Summer Intensive Language Program. Essential Responsibilities: - Teaches assigned language 4.5 hour per day, plus one office hour per day - Attends three-day pre-program training workshop - Participates in first-day student orientation - Participates in administering and scoring pre- and post program proficiency and placement tests - Collaborates with the language program coordinator, other instructors and tutors/activity guide to provide integration between curricular and extra-curricular programming as well as cultural relevance - Participates in at least one extra-curricular activity with students per week - Collaborates with Language Program Coordinator in the development of session tests - Prepares comprehensive syllabus including course description, course goals and objectives, assessment guidelines for students as well as required class material(s) - Prepares classes and provides instruction focusing on communicative language teaching and the use of authentic materials - Adjusts intensity and pace of curriculum as needed in collaboration with language program coordinator and SILP director - Keeps track of student progress by regularly implementing appropriate formal and informal assessment and completing grade reports as requested - Attends pre-, mid-, and post-program faculty meetings Skills/Knowledge/Abilities - Excellent teaching and interpersonal communication skills - Familiarity with communicative teaching practices and use of authentic materials to teach foreign language - Previous experience in content or project-based instruction a plus - 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 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 Physical Requirements/Environment The Monterey institute of International Studies maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act. Position requires light to moderate physical effort and the ability to work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. 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). Letters of recommendation may be emailed to jobsmiis.edu - This position will be open until filled with a priority application deadline of March 15, 2011. - All applicants will be informed about the status of their application no later than March 31, 2011. MIIS is an EEO/AA Employer Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/171109 Contact Information: MIIS Human Resources Email: jobsmiis.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 06-Jan-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.