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Part-Time Pool - Intensive English Program(IEP)
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Position Number: 1306765
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Part-Time Pool - Intensive English Program(IEP)

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 06/14/19 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Less Than Full-Time
Location: South Seattle College: 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, Washington

Position Summary:
The South Seattle College Intensive English Program(IEP) is seeking qualified, experienced and dynamic professionals to join our part-time faculty pool for teaching positions that become available during the 2018-19 academic year.

About the IEP:
The IEP is an intensive college-prep academic ESL program for international students on student visas. Students in the lower levels attend ESL classes for 20 hours per week x 10 weeks per quarter. Upper level College Bridge students take 10-15 hours of intermediate or advanced academic ESL classes along with 2-5 credits of college credit classes. Our students are from all over the world and generally range in age from 16 to 25 years old.

About the Candidate:
The successful candidate is able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, possesses superior ESL instructional skills to meet the needs and expectations of international students seeking high quality academic English language preparation for college, has experience teaching ESL in a college or university setting, is proficient using technology in instruction, and demonstrates a strong commitment to the TESOL profession.

HOW TO APPLY:

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In addition to the Seattle Colleges on-line application form, applicants must submit the following in order to be considered:

Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum required and preferred experience and qualifications, and why you are interested in teaching at Seattle Central Institute of English.
Current Resume or CV: Include dates of employment periods and education (candidates who do not provide dates will not be considered). For teaching experience listed on resume, indicate whether positions were full-time or part-time.
List of three professional references with telephone and email contact information, including at least one supervisor from within the past five years.

You may also send above application materials to: jill.mcdonough@seattlecolleges.edu

Note: Due to the high volume of resumes received, we regret that we are not able to respond to every candidate. Only candidates whose qualifications and experience best meet the needs of the position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER TO REQUEST AN INTERVIEW OR UPDATE.

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

* Incomplete applications and applications received from candidates with less than the minimum required qualifications as stated above will not be considered.

* As a condition of employment, all new hires must demonstrate eligibility to work legally in the United States by providing proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence in the U.S.

* Seattle Colleges District requires a Washington State Patrol criminal background check before an offer of part-time faculty employment can be made.

* Successful candidates will be asked to provide verification of previous teaching experience and academic qualifications (official transcripts) for placement on the part-time faculty salary schedule.

* Part-time faculty positions at Seattle Central Institute of English are quarterly-contracted positions contingent upon enrollment, student placements and available funding.

Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats such as in-class, hybrid, online and varied class times including days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.

Seattle Colleges are committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions.

Essential Functions:

Teach from one to three (1-3) 50-minute intensive English classes per day, five days per week, for ten weeks (per quarter), according to established SCIE course outlines and curriculum.
Provide course syllabi and information sheets for each class taught.
Generate lesson plans, learning assessments, mid-term progress and final grade reports, and other required documents within the guidelines of the SCIE program.
Review student work, provide feedback and return assignments in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate student attendance records; submit attendance reports when students miss too much class.
Conference as needed with individual students outside of class.
Work collaboratively with other SCIE faculty and International Programs advisors and staff.
Keep up-to-date with program and college communications and announcements.
Attend program graduation at end of quarter.
Assist with quarterly placement testing and/or placements (extra stipend).
Attend quarterly faculty meetings.

Classes take place at various times of the day between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (with majority of classes meeting between 1-4 pm)

Required Education, Experience & Abilities:
MINIMUM REQUIRED TEACHING EXPERIENCE and ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:

At least six (6) months' recent experience teaching in an intensive English or academic English program for adult students at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Experience teaching all levels of ESL from beginning to advanced, and all skill areas including reading, writing/composition, grammar, listening, speaking & pronunciation.
Experience teaching English abroad.
Experience with testing, assessment, and evaluation of student learning.
Experience with the use of computers and technology in teaching ESL.
Native speaker fluency in both spoken and written English.
Eligible to work in the United States.

MINIMUM REQUIRED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: All degrees listed below must have been granted by an approved accredited college or university. Candidates whose MA degrees are still "pending" as of September 1 will not be considered for fall quarter employment.

M.A., M.Ed., or M.A.T. in English as a Second Language (ESL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
OR
Masters in Applied English Linguistics, Masters in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) or Second Language Teaching (SLT) with emphasis on and significant coursework in English language acquisition.
OR
Masters in Education, Masters in Adult Education and TESOL Certification

To apply, visit https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sccd/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=2166682