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Jobs: ESL: Lecturers at University of Southern CA USA

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  • Jim Cunningham, ESL Lecturers: at University of Southern California, CA USA

    Message 1: ESL Lecturers: at University of Southern California, CA USA

     Date: 14 Feb 2002 16:41:31 -0000
    From: Jim Cunningham <jrcunninusc.edu>
    Subject: ESL Lecturers: at University of Southern California, CA USA


    Rank of Job: Areas Required: ESL Lecturers Other Desired Areas: University or Organization: University of Southern California Department: American Language Institute State or Province: CA Country: USA Final Date of Application: April 1, 2002 Contact: Jim Cunningham jrcunninusc.edu

    Address for Applications: 938 W. 34th Street Los Angeles CA 90089-0062 USA

    POSITION OPENINGS Full-time ESL Lecturers American Language Institute University of Southern California

    The American Language Institute at the University of Southern California is accepting applications for full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions as ESL Lecturers. The appointments are for ten months with the possibility of renewal. Salary commensurate with experience, with opportunities for additional income for summer employment. Start date: August 1st, 2002. USC is an AA/EOE employer.

    Qualifications Required: - Masters degree in TESOL or closely related field - Five years university-level teaching experience in ESL - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills - Excellent written and spoken communication skills - Experience in training and supervising teachers - Experience in designing curricula and creating innovative materials - Evidence of professional involvement in the field of TESOL

    Preferred: Strong background in: - Materials development in English for Academic Purposes - Second language writing instruction - Project collaboration Some experience in: - Teaching English to science and technology graduate students - Testing, placement, and streaming

    All candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States.

    Duties - Teach academic ESL courses in the program (10-15 contact hours per week.) - Supervise teaching assistants - Develop syllabi, course materials, and teaching notes for academic ESL courses - Conduct needs analyses - Fulfill administrative duties by participating in meetings, testing, and special projects - Participate in the further development of the ALI program

    Application process

    Deadline for receipt of application: April 1, 2002 Applicants who plan to attend CATESOL or the international TESOL conference should indicate how they can be contacted at the conference. Please send or email a letter of application and a current resume, including contact information for at least three references to:

    Jim Cunningham, ALI Program Administrator (Attention: ALI Faculty Search Committee) USC/American Language Institute 9387 West 34th Street, HSS 100 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0062 Email: jrcunninusc.edu