Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Employment: Faculty
Location: ASU-Jonesboro
Closing: 5/6/24
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
Arkansas State University is seeking to hire an Instructor 9 Mo of the English Learning Academy (ELA). Nine-month instructors are actively involved in the academic programs offered by the ELA. This position requires teaching duties as assigned plus related duties. ESL instructors are expected to be active participants in ELA programs
Duties & Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
Plan and teach assigned ESL courses in the Intensive English Program
Maintain office hours to advise and assist students, participate in committee activities, and other assigned duties that support the program
Develop curriculum and materials associated with courses taught
Review student work, provide feedback, and return assignments in a timely manner
Participate in placement testing and other grading and assessment duties
Participate in orientation sessions, pre- and post-term assignments, and extra-curricular activities offered to students
Participate in staff development and in-service training meetings
Attend all faculty meetings
Submit syllabi for courses taught and final grades; maintain attendance and class records
Participate in institutional effectiveness efforts within the department
Other duties as assigned, including tutoring, student activities, additional classes, and administrative duties
Share duties with colleagues as directed by the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Global Outreach
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to enhance the acquisition of grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking for students learning English as a second language • Knowledge of communicative language teaching practices • Knowledge of methods and techniques to prepare students learning English as a second language to be academically, socially, and linguistically successful in mainstream university courses • Experience adapting classroom content to better meet students' needs • Knowledge of and experience in developing , administering, and grading assessments • Strong classroom management skills, organizational and planning skills, ability to give clear, concise directions and explanations • Ability to effectively use technology in the classroom to enhance instruction
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years ESL teaching experience, preferably in a college-level intensive course High level of English proficiency Proficiency in a second language
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Master's Degree in TESOL or a related field