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Instructor of ESL (English as a Second Language)

Requisition Number: F00440P

Job Description:

Weber State University seeks a Full-Time Instructor to help build an ESL Program and teach in that program. Possibility for conversion to Tenure Track pending qualifications, budget and need.

Weber State University is dedicated to becoming a federally-designated emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution (eHSI) by 2025, and is also in the process of developing and implementing the Building Puentes Program (an innovative initiative designed to offer stackable bilingual credentials in Spanish and English).

Additionally, the number of international students and multilingual learners at Weber State University has increased significantly, rising by 179% over the past four years.

To support our multilingual student population the Department of World Languages & Cultures is building an ESL program and is hiring a Full-Time Instructor to lead these efforts.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities

• The instructor will build and teach for the ESL program in alignment with other departments and initiatives of the College. The instructor will work with both resident and international students.
• The typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. In the first year, the teaching load will be reduced in order to allow time to develop the program.
• The Instructor will participate in Department activities-such as curriculum development, academic advisement, and program assessment-and contribute to the College community through committee work and other activities.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience teaching English to adult speakers of other languages.
• Experience developing curriculum, course content, and assessment tools for ESL in multiple modalities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in TESOL or a closely related field.
• Advanced High proficiency in a language other than English.
• Demonstrated ability to teach additional courses (e.g., world languages, applied linguistics, linguistics, etc.)

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 09/26/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position will be in the $50,000 to $55,000 range, depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, official transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Screening of applications will begin October 26, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23860

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