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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Position:

Intensive ESL Adjunct Instructor

Location:

International Programs, Intensive ESL

Closing Date:

February 27, 2012    Needed for Spring 2012

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

The Intensive English as a Second Language at Green River Community College is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional who is able to work effectively in a strong team environment to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of international students seeking high quality English academic preparation. The successful applicant is committed to international education and dedicated to the field of TESL in a college or university setting. The successful applicant will contribute greatly to the IESL as it carries out its mission.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching up to three (3) classes per day

  • Providing class syllabi and schedules for each class taught

  • Generating lesson plans, grade reports and other related documents within the guidelines of the IESL and its curriculum

  • Working collaboratively with other faculty

  • Assisting with quarterly placement testing

  • Attending scheduled faculty meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • A minimum of three years of teaching in an Intensive English or Academic English preparation program in a college or university setting where English is the language of instruction

  • Proficiency in another language

  • Experience teaching/living abroad and/or foreign language teaching experience

  • M.A., M.Ed., or M.I.T. in English as a Second Language (E.S.L.), Teaching English as a Second Language (T.E.S.L.), or Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (T.E.S.O.L.), or Masters in Second Language Acquisition (S.L.A.) or Second Language Teaching (S.L.T.) OR Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of English, OR Master of Applied Linguistics with a teaching endorsement or certificate in E.S.L., or with a significant amount of course work (at least 20%) in E.S.L. theory, methodology, and assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years overseas experience in an ESL program 
  • Curriculum development experience in a team environment 
  • Record of on-going professional development
  • Placement testing experience

SALARY:  The salary will be determined according to the applicant's educational degree.  The total number of contact hours taught may vary from 110 to 220 per quarter, depending on enrollment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  The required application may be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources' job opportunity line at (253) 288-3380.  Please submit the following package: 

  • Detailed cover letter explaining how the candidates minimum and preferred qualifications are a match for this position
  • Green River Community College application
  • Resume 
  • Transcript(s) of graduate program(s) - copies accepted for initial consideration; official transcripts required as condition of employment
  • Two letters of recommendation from supervisors
  • Candidates may submit supporting materials such as observation reports, peer reviews, and student evaluations for consideration
  • Candidates may also submit copies of any published materials germane to this position

**Incomplete applications will not be processed.

MAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Green River Community College 
Intensive ESL - Attn:  Debbie VanHoy 
12401 SE 320th Street 
Auburn, WA  98092-3699 
Telephone:  (253) 833-9111 ext. 2125 

Employment is subject to background verification in accordance with GRCC Policy HR 26