26.321, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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Subject: 26.321, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 01:49:08
From: Human Resources [noemails at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California, USA

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University or Organization: Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://www.miis.edu
Job Title: Language Instructor - Multiple Positions in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, an
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

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

Description:

Language Instructor – Multiple Positions in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian,
and Spanish     

Department: Summer Intensive Language Program 

Reports to: SILP Associate Director      

Dates: June 9 – August 5, 2015

Position Summary

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 Coordinator and
the SILP Associate Director, Language Instructors provide intensive
instruction through a communicative, content-based approach using authentic
materials and  assessments.  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

- Teach assigned language 4.5 hours per day plus one office hour per day,
Monday through Friday
- Attend two-day pre-program training workshop
- Participate in student orientation and placement
- Participate in administering and scoring proficiency and placement tests 
- Collaborate with the Language Coordinator, other instructors, and
tutors/activity guide to establish relevant co-curricular out-of-class
activities for your students 
- Participate in at least one co-curricular activity with students per week
and help promote out-of-class activities 
- Collaborate with Language Coordinator in the development of end-of-session
tests 
- Prepare comprehensive syllabus including course description, course goals
and objectives, and assessment guidelines for students, as well as required
class material(s) based on pre-established curricular guidelines and template
- Prepare classes and provide instruction based on the principles of
communicative language teaching, content-based instruction, and authentic
materials use
- Collaborate with other instructors and tutors to provide seamless transition
between instruction and tutoring
- Work closely with tutors to assess student 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
submitting student progress reports and final grades 
- Attend pre-, mid-, and post-program faculty meetings 

Education Experience

- M.A. or Ph.D. 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
- Knowledge of or experience with ACTFL guidelines strongly preferred

Physical Requirement/Environment

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey maintains a
smoke-free/drug-free workplace

To Apply for this Position

Complete the online application and submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV/resume,
and 3) a teaching philosophy statement. Click on the following links to apply:

SILP Arabic Instructor: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/10066 
SILP Chinese Instructor: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/10065 
SILP French Instructor: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/10064 
SILP Russian Instructor: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/10063 
SILP Spanish Instructor: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/10062 

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Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2015 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/569083 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources 
	Email: noemails at jobelephant.com 

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