Job Announcement: Virginia International University
Applied Linguistics: Chair of Department, Virginia International University, Virginia, USA
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Virginia International University
http://www.viu.edu |
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| Job Location: | Virginia, USA | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Chair of Department |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Applied Linguistics
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| Language Specialty: | None | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.2845 | ||
| Date Posted: | 25-Jun-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Virginia International University is seeking to fill the position of Full-time TESOL Program Director in our School of English Language Studies. Responsibilities: Responsible for the academics, development, and management of the TESOL program. Supervises full-time and part-time staff/faculty of the program. Job-Specific Duties include: - Manage course scheduling and calendar for each semester. - Evaluate and develop curriculum for the existing and new TESOL courses. - Work with the HR department to recruit and hire qualified instructors that fit program requirements and train them. - Direct and supervise the work of the adjunct faculty of the TESOL program. - Conduct classroom observations and evaluate faculty's instructional performance. - Advise students on academic policies and disciplinary issues. - Manage the VIU TESOL website; conduct surveys and assist with the VIU TESOL page on social media sites to better involve and engage students and faculty. - Instruct TESOL courses as necessary. - Research textbooks, software products, websites, and language lab learning activities that can help students' language learning. - Develop fully online TESOL program. - Other tasks assigned by the supervisor. - Represent the School to internal and external academic communities, alumni, business and industry, organizations, and the general community. Education and Skills: Master's degree in TESOL; 5+ years of experience in teaching college-level TESOL courses and managing TESOL programs required. Skills: Excellent oral and written English communication skills; excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body; ability to excel in a demanding, outcome oriented and dynamic work environment; high Level of computer skills. Candidate should have good communication skills and be able to carry out projects through to completion, with minimal supervision. To Apply: Please send a Cover Letter detailing your teaching and administrative qualifications and abilities, CV, copies of your transcripts, and our Online Employment Application to the email address listed below. Please apply as soon as possible in order to be considered for this position. Note: Hard copies and faxes will not be accepted. |
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| Application Deadline: | 03-Jul-2012 | ||
| Application Email: |
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| Application URL: | http://viu.edu/docs/forms/VIU_Employment_Application.pdf | ||
| Contact Information: |
Heidi
Rodeffer
, Human Resources Manager
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