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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2> ESL/IECP Program Coordinator Position </FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The Department of Applied Linguistics at Pennsylvania State University<BR>seeks a fixed-term, multiyear program coordinator for its Intensive<BR>English Communication Program (IECP) starting in Fall 2012. The<BR>successful candidate will be committed to international education and<BR>will be able to work effectively in a strong team environment to meet<BR>and exceed the needs and expectations of international students<BR>seeking high quality English academic preparation in a college or<BR>university setting. Primary duties include directing the IECP program,<BR>working with Global Programs and other university programs and<BR>committees to identify IECP needs, and developing a comprehensive plan<BR>for responding to them; developing and updating curriculum,<BR>textbook/equipment selection, and instructional materials; scheduling<BR>courses; supervising faculty and staff, and leading professional<BR>development of faculty. The ESL Program Coordinator will also be a<BR>member of the Applied Linguistics graduate faculty and will be<BR>eligible for serving on masters and doctoral level committees. Minimum<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Qualifications: * A Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Second Language<BR>(T.E.S.L.), Applied Linguistics or related field. Applicants with a MA<BR>degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or related fields will be<BR>considered but must have extensive experience in ESL administration,<BR>supervision, and teaching. * Several years teaching experience in an<BR>Intensive English or Academic English preparation program in a college<BR>or university setting where English is the language of instruction. *<BR>Record of on-going professional development. * Administrative and/or<BR>program development, testing and program assessment experience. *<BR>Command of the English language at the level of a native speaker.<BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Preferred qualifications: * Experience in teacher development. *<BR>Experience teaching ESL/EFL abroad. * Proficiency in one or more<BR>languages other than English. * Experience developing, teaching and<BR>assessing online courses. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Application Procedure </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Review of dossiers to<BR>begin March 2, 2012. Applications will be accepted via the faculty<BR>search website (www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/) until the position is<BR>filled. Please provide cover letter; CV; three confidential letters of<BR>recommendation; transcripts of graduate program(s); documentation of<BR>administrative /supervisory/teaching excellence; supporting materials<BR>such as observation reports, peer reviews, and student evaluations,<BR>and copies of any published materials relevant to this position.<BR>Letters of recommendation may be emailed to lmm38@psu.edu or sent via<BR>post to 234 Sparks Building, Pennsylvania State University, University<BR>Park, PA 16802. About the IECP The IECP is a dynamic community of<BR>outstanding faculty and staff whose mission is to provide quality<BR>language instruction to nonnative speakers of English with an emphasis<BR>on the skills necessary for academic success. The IECP is affiliated<BR>with the Department of Applied Linguistics, which is part of the<BR>College of the Liberal Arts. Like the IECP, the Department’s mission<BR>is to advance understandings of language use and language learning<BR>from a range of anthropological, sociological, and psychological<BR>perspectives. Department faculty are committed to teaching and<BR>mentoring students and are recognized world wide for their topically<BR>and geographically diverse research involving a broad spectrum of<BR>languages and settings. Penn State is committed to affirmative action,<BR>equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>