23.5173, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Ling: Instructor, Monterey Institute of International Studies

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Subject: 23.5173, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Ling: Instructor, Monterey Institute of International Studies

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Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:41:34
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Subject: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Monterey Institute of International Studies, California, USA

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University or Organization: Monterey Institute of International Studies 
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://apptrkr.com/304994
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)
                      Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) 
                      Japanese (jpn) 
                      Russian (rus) 
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Language Instructor- Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian
Multiple Positions Available
Summer Intensive Language Program
Position Dates: June 13-August 9, 2013

Definition: The Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) provides beginning,
intermediate level, and some advanced language instruction in an intensive
format to approximately 150 undergraduate and graduate students as well as
professionals for 8 weeks every summer. Under supervision of the Language
Program Coordinator and the SILP Director, language instructors provide
intensive instruction through a communicative approach to language teaching
using authentic contexts, assessments and materials for the Summer Intensive
Language Program.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-  Teach assigned language 4.5 hour per day plus one office hour per day,
Monday through Friday
-  Attend three-day pre-program training workshop
-  Participate in first-day student orientation and placement
-  Participate in administering and scoring pre- and post-program proficiency
and placement tests
-  Collaborate with the language program coordinator, other instructors and
tutors/activity guide to establish relevant co-curricular out-of-class
activities for your students
-  Participate in at least one extra-curricular activity with students per
week and help promote out-of-class activities
-  Collaborate with Language Program Coordinator in the development of
end-of-session tests
-  Prepare comprehensive syllabus including course description, course goals
and objectives, assessment guidelines for students as well as required class
material(s) based on pre-established curricular guidelines and template
-  Prepare classes and provides instruction based on communicative language
teaching and the use of authentic instructional materials
-  Collaborate with other instructors and tutors to provide seamless
transition between instructions and tutoring in team-teaching and tutoring
contexts
-  Work closely with tutors to establish students’ needs for support outside
the classroom
-  Provide peer support to other faculty members as necessary 
-  Keep track of student progress by regularly implementing appropriate formal
and informal assessment as articulated by program administration and
completing grade reports as requested
-  Attends pre-, mid-, and post-program faculty meetings

Employment Standards: 
Education/Experience:
-  MA or PhD in language, language teaching or related field strongly
preferred
-  2+ years of previous language teaching experience in the target language 
-  Native or near-native language ability
-  Previous experience teaching in intensive program strongly preferred 
-  Previous experience in content or project-based instruction strongly
preferred

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
-  Excellent teaching and interpersonal communication skills
-  Familiarity with communicative teaching practices and use of authentic
materials to teach foreign language
-  Proven dedication to excellence in language teaching
-  Willingness and ability to become acquainted and comply with SILP processes
and regulations as well as Institute policies.

Physical Requirements/Environment:
-  The Monterey Institute maintains a smoke-free/drug-free workplace 

Required Application Materials:
-  Curriculum Vitae and cover letter detailing all relevant teaching and
language experience, a brief description of your teaching philosophy, and your
interest in the position

To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/304994

EOE

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Application Deadline:  

Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/304994 
Contact Information:
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