Technical Expert (Part Time) (Tagalog)
Posting Number: req21138
Department: Second Lang Acquis/Teach Prog
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Critical Languages Program (CLP) offers less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) which are not available in traditional departments and formats at the University of Arizona. In partnership with other academic departments, CLP also offers non-credit tutoring in various foreign languages.The Critical Languages Program seeks a part-time language tutor to conduct weekly credit and non-credit tutorial sessions. The candidate must be a fluent proficient speaker of the Tagalog language, able to work professionally with small group tutorial sessions (or 1:1) and act as a liaison between the students and examiner. Content focus may include speaking, pronunciation, grammar, writing, reading, and study skills development. Tutoring is expected to be in-person.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Create
engaging and interactive language lessons for each class or tutoring
session, focusing on teaching in the target language - Cultivate
a culture of support for language learning and for improved intercultural
competence across all languages - Conduct
weekly tutorial sessions in the use/practice of the Tagalog language.
Number of hours determined at time of course hire - Select
and add language and cultural content as appropriate to the course D2L
content page and share with students - Finalize
course syllabi with dates and post to D2L. Send to the Examiner and
Program Coordinator prior to the beginning of the semester - Provide
communication and feedback to students throughout the semester - Attend
program trainings and meetings as necessary - Record
weekly student attendance in D2L - Schedule
classes and submit the schedule to the Program Coordinator prior to the
beginning of semester or session - Promote
extra-curricular activities related to language development with students - Submit
evaluations to meet academic deadlines - Submit
tutor self-evaluation to program coordinator and/or front office staff at
the end of the semester - Adhere
to university code of conduct policies - Complete
and keep current all university required trainings required to complete
duties - Complete
other duties as needed and assigned - Complete the Tutor as a Foreign Language
Certificate training, subsidized by CLP, for those who do not have a B.A./B.S.
degree and/or degree in education or a language related field during the first
year of employment
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's
degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience
required - 1 year
relevant work experience required - Native
or near-native fluency in Tagalog - Applicants
must have experience effectively communicating in English, both verbally
and in writing - Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience of a second-language
- Tutoring experience in self-instructional model courses
- Bachelor's degree or certification related to second-language teaching
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 6-10
Job FTE: 0.15 - 0.25
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Student Services
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: $22.77 - $28.46
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$47356
Grade Range Midpoint
$59195
Grade Range Maximum
$71034
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Student Support
Job Function
Student Services
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Suzanne Panferov Reese,
Director
panferov@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
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