LINGUIST List 26.1665
Sat Mar 28 2015
Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Community College of Allegheny County
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Date: 26-Mar-2015
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Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Community College of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Web Address:
http://www.ccac.edu Job Title: ESL/English Instructor (Reg FT 10 month, with benefits)
Job Rank: Instructor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Required Language(s):
English (eng) Description:
ESL/English Instructor (Reg FT 10 month, with benefits)
Community College of Allegheny County
General Summary
The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.
Job Duties
1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Maintain five office hours each week.
10. Support the college's goals.
11. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Job Specifications
Master's degree in English, Linguistics, Composition, Rhetoric or Literature or an undergraduate degree in English with Masters in related field including at least 18 credits in English Literature, Composition, Literary Theory or Writing. Some relevant teaching experience is required.
Must also have master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or master's degree in Linguistics with ESL/EFL certification or equivalent preferred.
Applicants are expected to utilize best practices and innovation, maintain high standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies, the ability to retain students and work with a diverse student population and have strong communication skills. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
Work location and additional information
Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.
This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than April 7, 2015. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.
This is a regular full-time tenure-track instructor-level 10 month position with benefits.
Anticipated start date of this position is August 2015.
Job Category: Faculty/Counselor/Librarian/Ed Tech
Job Type: Full-time
Campus: South Campus
Department: ESL/English
All applicants must apply online at the application website below. The College's online application system will allow you to complete a college application, apply online, answer screening questions, and attach a resume, cover letter and other documents.
EOE
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Application Deadline: 12-May-2017 (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
http://apptrkr.com/597547 Contact Information:
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