ESL Instructor

Job Title:

ESL Full-Time Instructor Supervisor's Title:

Academic Dean/Program Manager Department:

Academics General Summary:

The Full-Time Instructor will teach courses within the ESL Programs. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering the ESL curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning. The Full-Time Instructor will also be involved in curriculum development and extracurricular offerings.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains a teaching assignment of maximum 36 hours Prepares lesson plans as part of administrative tasks per class assignment Delivers lectures and facilitates project-based learning (PBL) Evaluates and monitors students' progress Maintains necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager Attends quarterly instructor in-service meetings Stays abreast with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional development activities annually Provides academic advising and support to students Coordinate events and build community resources Organize field trips Actively contribute to program improvement and curriculum development Participate in orientation for new students Other duties and projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field). At least two years of prior teaching experience to adult learners preferred. If the Bachelor's or Master's Degree is not in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field), language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes the following: Language teaching methodology The nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics) The structure of English ( e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse) Second language acquisition Intercultural communication ( e.g., sociolinguistics, cross-cultural studies) Practicum experience

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits Offered:

Health Insurance. Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K Life Insurance Paid Time Off (Vacation & Earned Sick Time) Employee Discount Program