Connecticut State Community College · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor of ESOL (Program Coordinator of ESOL & Foreign Languages)
Connecticut State Community College is dedicated to providing innovative education and training focused on student success. The Assistant Professor of ESOL will prepare and teach courses in ESL and foreign languages, while also coordinating the program and managing student recruitment and faculty hiring.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date
Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.)
Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources
Evaluate and assess student learning
Provide student support and academic advising
Plan and execute program-related events
Assist with program reviews
Develop curriculum and periodically evaluate teaching materials
Attend workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field
Recruit, advise and retain students in these areas
Select appropriate part-time instructors
Schedule the program courses
Hire and evaluate faculty
Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers
Arrange and supervise internships
Assess and improve the program
Carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in ESL, TESL/TESOL
Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits)
Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Preferred
Experience teaching ESL courses
Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and evaluation
Knowledge of current TESOL and foreign language instructional methods, trends, and best practices
Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating ESOL and foreign language adjunct faculty
Experience in student services, including registration, placement testing, counseling, and conflict resolution
Experience in student recruitment and outreach through marketing, community engagement, and communication with prospective students and partners
Experience building partnerships with schools, community groups, and organizations relevant to the program
Bi-lingual
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software
Benefits
Generous leave policies
Several retirement plans
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits
Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Company
Connecticut State Community College
CT State Community College, headquartered in New Britain, is an associate degree and certificate-granting institution that serves 70,000 students, with 12 main campuses throughout Connecticut along with additional satellite locations.