Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 260588
About Us
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia¿s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university¿s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job SummaryResponsible for teaching all levels and skills of ESL classes in the Intensive English Program (IEP) to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Reviews and designs program curriculum and materials and prepares class assignments. Evaluates learning outcomes and advises IEP students for retention and or progression to KSU matriculation. Assists in program administration under the supervision of the IEP director. Fluency in a designated language may be required to assist students in the assigned program.
Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Prepares lessons, conducts assessments and may teach up to 18 weekly contact class hours in IEP2. May assist with new student orientation and placement testing3. Attends a minimum of two IEP staff meetings per session4. Teaches assigned contact class hours in the IEP per scheduling guidelines, classes may be assigned at any level and skill, instruction includes all lesson preparation, assessment, and student interaction5. May review and designs program curriculum and materials6. May advises prospective students and assist with IEP enrollment7. May Advise IEP students for retention in the IEP and progression to KSU matriculation8. Conducts end-of-session testing9. Maintains adequate professional development and may lead occasional professional development workshops for other IEP instructors10. May Participates in IEP cultural events and activitiesRequired QualificationsEducational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Six (6) months relevant work experience in an English language program
Preferred Experience
One (1) year of instructional experience in an international settingAdvanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or closely related fieldKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIES
Able to teach English language learners of all levels, and in all skill areas
Able to apply principles of second language pedagogy to the IEP curriculum, and design appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and syllabi
Able to communicate the mission, structure, and design of the program to students and other stakeholders
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of a second language
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Google suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
- MVR
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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