Please see the job description here.

Contact ben.mcmurry@avantassessment.com if you have any questions.

• Masters degree in TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics or a closely related field
• Experience teaching in a college/university/public schools based ESL/EFL or Intensive English program
• Experience in communicative language methodology, task-based learning, and skills integration
• Ability to develop and adapt classroom materials to meet students’ needs
• Proficiency using technology in classroom and instructional activities
• Experience in teaching across program levels and skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an instructional team
• Proficiency in English. Hiring may be contingent upon English proficiency assessment.
• Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.

Duties for this position include:

• teaching 4 courses per semester
• attendance at instructor orientation
• attendance at monthly instructor meetings
•  correcting ESL writing placement exams
•  any other duties assigned by Dept. Chair and/or ESL Program Supervisor

Please submit in hard copy or by email a complete vita, three references, transcripts and a letter of application describing how your qualifications, experience and professional interests demonstrate the above qualities and have prepared you for this position to:

Attn: Karen Marsh
University of Utah
Dept. of Linguistics
255 S. Central Campus Dr., #2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Karen.marsh@utah.edu

The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and status as a protected veteran. The University seeks to provide equal access for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-5365 (V/TDD).

The 2011 Higher Ed and Adult Ed Mini conference was held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the University of Utah.

There were six presenters, many of whom have recently served on the I-TESOL Board:  Norm Evans, James Hartshorn (secretary), Troy Cox (past president), Ben McMurry (past treasurer; webmaster), Grant Eckstein (past Higher Ed IS chair), and Marisa Lee.

Their workshop defined the term curriculum and provided a step-by-step guide for creating and improving an ESL curriculum by dividing the process into clear, inexpensive, and effective steps. Specifically, we used the ADDIE model for instructional design.

ADDIE stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. They used this model to present ways to analyze the needs of a program, design and develop program solutions, implement those solutions, and evaluate their success.  They also discussed how a curriculum could continue to improve naturally when stability, cohesion, and responsiveness are kept in balance.  To facilitate uptake of their instruction, they presented an extended vocabulary example of curriculum development from their own recent program re-design at BYU’s English Language Center.

Additionally, their workshop mixed instruction with interaction.  For instance, attendees participated by discussing their own institutions and ways that each step of the ADDIE model could function for them—though this was admittedly rushed and a little complicated at times.

Overall, the workshop was a success.  Several attendees stayed for additional questions and requested more interactions and feedback from some of the presenters.  After the workshop, all feasted on pizza, pasta, and brownies.

Thanks to the many attendees and assistants who made this the most well attended Higher Education and Adult Education Mini Conference in recent history.

As an epilogue to their Mini Conference, the presenters took their workshop to TESOL in New Orleans where they presented it as a full-day Pre-Convention Institute.  It was the highest attended institute of the convention, with nearly double the participants of any other institute.  Way to go Utah!

Upcoming Conferences

Literacies for All

Register now for the Literacies for All conference July 21-24 in Las Vegas, NV http://www.ncte.org/wlu/institute.  Teachers, families, and students are invited to share their stories of the experiences they have had within and beyond the classroom to nurture the literate identities of the communities in which they live.  Keynote speakers include Ernest Morrell, Mariana Souto-Manning, Kadir Nelson, and Linda Christensen.

Member Spotlight: Ben McMurry

Ben McMurry is currently serving as the Treasurer and Webmaster for I-TESOL.  Ben grew up in Texas, but has lived in Utah for about that last 10 years.  He just finished working full-time at BYU’s English Language Center and he is currently in school to working on a Ph.D. 

Previously he served as the Higher-Ed Interest Section chair.  He reports that he really enjoys working with I-TESOL because it has given me the chance to meet people that have the same interests as he does.  Ben invites people to visit his website http://www.benmcmurry.com or blog http://blog.benmcmurry.com.

Westminster College

Westminster College’s English as a Second Language Institute is currently seeking adjunct instructors for the following courses in the Fall 2011 semester, which will begin Aug. 24, 2011. The courses that adjuncts will teach in this program are:

ESL 141 Academic Speaking and Listening (Advanced level) TTH 12:00-1:15 (3 credits)

ESL 153 Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary TTH 2:00-3:15 (3 credits)

ESL 141 emphasizes speaking and listening skills in the context of a small, liberal arts college.  This includes participating in class and small-group discussions, taking notes during lecture, giving presentations, and talking to professors during office hours.

ESL 153 is an advanced level course with an emphasis on editing, written grammar, and vocabulary from the Academic Word List.  This includes the words’ grammatical features and common lexical chunks such as collocations.

Adjunct pay ranges from $720 per credit to $870 per credit, depending on teaching experience and degree.

Applications for this position must possess a Master’s degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, or related field.  Preferred candidates will also possess teaching experience in a related field.  Application materials, including vitae, and a cover letter, which expresses interest in teaching one or both of the classes above should be sent to Jennifer Ritter jritter@westminstercollege.edu. She can also be contacted at 801 832 2377.

Open sections

RDG 0900 022 Taylorsville Redwood Campus MTWRF 12:00 pm-01:50 pm  03/03-04/28

RDG 0900 023 Taylorsville Redwood Campus  MWF 02:00 pm-04:50 pm      03/03-04/28

I am currently helping SEVERAL schools (children & adult) located in various culturally-rich cities of China to fill a few URGENT full-time English teaching positions, one year contract. Applicants need to have bachelors degree.  Schools are starting in September and many schools in China, due to program rapid growth, have had difficulty recruiting good teachers from overseas.  Detailed job descriptions can be sent to those who are interested.  Since I am a recruiter, please send me your resume and I will try to best match your background and preference with the right job in China.

I am a former Beijing Olympic consultant, a native of Nanjing China educated in Hong Kong, and a graduate from BYU-Hawaii.

Tony Tao
Vice President
Eastgate Inc.
Cell: +86 139-8336-3774 (China Mobile)
Skype: TonyTaoChina
Email: tony@eastgate.biz

Classes may include:
•       Academic speaking and listening (10:00-11:25 MWF)
•       Academic reading and writing (10:00 – 12:10 TTh)

Applicants must have an MATESOL or equivalent.  Instructors must be
available to teach from June 18 though August 13, 2010.

If you are interested in any of these positions, email a cover letter
and curriculum vitae to Jennifer Ritter:
jritter@westminstercollege.edu

You may contact Jennifer at 801.832.2377 for information.

Program Information can be found online at:  www.westminstercollege.edu/esl

China School Recruiting ESL Teachers

INTRODUCTION OF SCHOOL
Luoyang No. 2 Foreign Language School is located in Luoyang, Henan Province. It is a part of the Luoyang educational system and has been designated as a major school by the Henan Province Department of Education.  The school is located on Liulin Rd, just south of east Jiudu Rd., near beautiful Luopu Park. Here you will find the most modern facilities such as a synthetic rubber playground, advanced science laboratories, multi-  media computer lab, music room, art and physique classrooms, a modern library and piano rooms. As a foreign language middle school, we have the privilege of inviting English-  speaking foreign teachers to teach at our school. In addition, we participate in a teacher exchange program with the US-   China National Relations Committee. Many of our English-  speaking teachers have participated in this program as exchange teachers for a year in America. Currently, we have one foreign teacher from America, Gail Chou, who says she wants to stay here because of the administration, the teachers, and especially the students.  Our school provides the foreign language expert with a modern apartment that features many conveniences such as a microwave, cable television, and internet access –   at no charge. The apartment is conveniently located on the school grounds. Now we are looking for one or two teachers for teaching spoken English skills to middle school students.19-  20 periods per week, each period 40 minitues.Monthly salary of 3500-  4200 RMB(in a community where basic living expenses are less than 500 RMB per month), plus travel bonus. Ten month contract with renewal option.

Contract Terms

Vacancy: 2
Gender: M / F
Degree: TESOL/TEFL, College, Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Major: Linguistics/Literature, Education –  related, Other
Work Experience: Three years or above three years
Teacher or expert: teacher
Age: Unspecific
Nationality: American, British, Canadian, Australian
Language: English
Contract duration: One year
Starting date: As soon as possible
Working place: On campus
Workload: 19-  20 periods per week (40 minutes per period)
Monthly salary (RMB): 3500-  4200
Courses to teach: Spoken English, Conversation
Air fare (RMB): Round trip of one year contract
Travel allowance (RMB): 2200 of one year contract
Meals: Cooking utensils provided
Board: On campus

Contact Person:

Caixia Li (Ms Li)
Manager –   Foreign Teacher Program
Luoyang No. 2 Foreign Language School
Tel: +86-  379-  61720888
Fax: +86-  379-  63580709
Email: Licaixia90@hotmail.com
Website: www.ly2y.com (in Chinese)
Address: Liulin South Road, Old City Zone,Luoyang, Henan,China

Thanks!

Brent A. Green, PhD

Associate Professor

Reading and Learning Enhancement Coordinator

Salt Lake Community College

(801) 957-4152