Job Opening at BYU’s English Language Center

The following email was sent regarding a position at BYU’s English Language Center.

I am sending this email to inform you of a new full-time position we have opened at the ELC for a Curriculum Coordinator. This position has been posted on BYU Yjobs site and will close on August 4th at 11:59pm. Basic requirements include having completed an MA in TESOL or related field and 3 years’ experience including curriculum development. Please see the Yjobs site for full details. If you meet these qualifications and are interested, I encourage you to consider applying. Also, please pass this information on to colleagues who may be interested in applying.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

NEvans norm underscore evans at byu dot edu

Job Opening at Western Oregon University

Non-Tenure-Track Instructor, Writing and ESL
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Humanities Division
Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Western Oregon University seeks a full- or part-time non-tenure-track Instructor of Writing with expertise in Academic Writing for English Language Learners. Usual full-time teaching load will be 4 four-credit classes per quarter consisting of primarily College Writing I and II (sections for International Students) and a grammar of academic discourse class for international students.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in TESOL/ESL/EFL/Applied Linguistics or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with ESL/ELLs at the post-secondary level
  • Experience teaching college writing
  • Skills and experience to motivate students from a range of academic, cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds
  • Team-oriented willingness to participate in program development
  • Excellent fluency and accuracy in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching/living overseas
  • Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in ESL and its instructional program (i.e., record of on-going professional development)
  • Proficiency in another language

Start Date: September 16, 2014
Contact Information: Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Robert Troyer, Director, International Student Academic Support, at troyerr@wou.edu

For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or employment@wou.edu.

Application Process

Required application materials:

  • A WOU Faculty Application Form (available at www.wou.edu/facultyapp)
  • Letter of interest
  • Current curriculum vita
  • Unofficial copy of transcripts for highest degree

Three (3) letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses applicant’s teaching experience

Submit Application Materials to:
F1406, NTT Instructor, Writing and ESL Western Oregon University
Human Resources Office
345 N. Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
-OR- E-mail as an attachment to employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144.
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The University serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 6200 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enjoys the vibrant and close-knit intellectual community of a leading liberal arts college.
Western Oregon University is an EO/AA/Veteran employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce

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Job Announcement for Full-Time Position at Dixie State University

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Faculty Position:        ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Application Review begins April 25th

Responsibilities:

  • Teach the equivalent of 24 credits annually in the education program with a focus on ESL plus the equivalent of three credit hours or more in institutional service as defined by the School of Education.
  • Assist in meeting various forms of accreditation (NCATE, TEAC, Northwest, USOE, etc.), and state and national teacher education standards requirements.
  • Coordinate with local school district personnel to ensure that the DSU elementary education program prepares students for K-12 ESL needs.
  • Supervise and mentor DSU students in field experience settings.
  • Perform campus duties including holding office hours, advising students, attending faculty and other DSU meetings, and serving on university, school and department committees.
  • Consult with department chair and dean in creating and delivering curriculum.
  • Adhere to department, school, and university policies.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree required, (Must be completed by August 1, 2014) in English as a Second Language education.
  • Minimum of three-years experience teaching ELL students in a K-12 setting.
  • Demonstrated ability in successful teaching (finalists will be required to demonstrate competence by teaching a lesson).
  • Demonstrated ability and interest in creative, unique, and effective approaches to teacher education.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Good organization and time management skills.
  • Candidates must be competent with the use of technology in instruction.

 

Terms of Contract:  Tenure track (9 month) faculty position.  Begins fall semester (August 2014).  Salary is based nationally competitive Dixie State University faculty salary schedule.  Excellent benefit package included.

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Job Opening – UVU ESL Adjunct instructor

Job Opening – UVU ESL Adjunct instructor

UVU ESL Program is looking for ESL certified adjunct instructors.

For more information, see the following link http://www.uvu.jobs:80/postings/6114

To learn more about our program, please visit http://www.uvu.edu/esl

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jim Pettersson Ph. D | Director – UVU English as a Second Language Program |

Office: LA 234f

Utah Valley University|800 West University Parkway| MS 276, Orem UT 84058

Phone: 801-863-8721|Fax: 801-863-6462|petterji@uvu.edu  |

Pearson Job Announcement

We are recruiting for experienced ESL teachers to score the edTPA. We are looking to reach teachers who have supervised a teacher of ESL at either K-12 or in higher education.  We are in high need of this specific content specialty. I was hoping there might be a way to have this opportunity posted on the Intermountain TESOL  job board.

I truly appreciate any assistance that you may be able to lend.

Sincerely,

Carrie Garstecki, PHR
Generalist

People Department

Assessment & Instruction
Pearson

E: carrie.garstecki@pearson.com
Pearson

Always Learning
Learn more at https://sites.google.com/a/pearson.com/regional-scoring/home

Rocky Mountain TESOL Reception in Dallas

Here are the details for the Rocky Mountain TESOL Reception in Dallas.
Date:  Thursday, March 21
Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm
Location:  Sol Irlandes Mexican Chop House, 1525 Main Street, Dallas
Food:  Full Buffet with ribs, bacon covered shrimp, veggie quesadillas, beans, rice and guacamole

We have a private room upstairs.  All food is free for attendees, and there is a cash bar for drinks.