26.4364, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director, Southern Illinois University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-4364. Mon Oct 05 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.4364, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director, Southern Illinois University

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Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:14:31
From: Vicki Carstens [carstensv at siu.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director, Southern Illinois University, Illinois, USA

University or Organization: Southern Illinois University 
Department: Linguistics: Center for English as a Second Language
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: http://cesl.siu.edu/
Job Title: Director
Job Rank: Director; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Description:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking an experienced full-time director who will act as the chief academic, administrative, fiscal and personnel officer for the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL). CESL is a self-supporting academic unit located within the Department of Linguistics and fully accredited by CEA and by UCIEP. Its 80+ faculty and staff teach upwards of 250 students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. CESL’s primary goal is to give academic language instruction to both conditionally admitted SIU Carbondale students and to students and professionals who desire to improve their English language skills. In addition, many MA TESOL students in the Department of Linguistics acquire hands-on teacher training through work in CESL.

Minimum Qualifications: MA or higher degree in TESOL or ESL related field (Curriculum and instruction, 2nd language studies, Applied Linguistics, or related field); five or more years of ESL/EFL teaching experience in an American university; three or more years of IEP experience; minimum of three years of administrative experience; demonstrated commitment to academic standards, curriculum development, and student services; ESL/EFL teacher training/mentoring skills; Experience with budget management; familiarity with recruiting strategies for international markets and experience with international recruiting and program proposal writing; curriculum development experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in ESL related field (Curriculum and instruction, 2nd language studies, TESOL, etc.); proficiency in a second language; Demonstrated ability to develop and foster professional relationships to ensure program stability; demonstrated record of progressively higher administrative responsibility; demonstrated professional involvement; familiarity with US immigration policies related to F, J, and B visas; knowledge of international student mobility trends; Experience living, studying, or working abroad; experience building relationships with students, faculty, internal to a campus environment, and externally; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Leadership Duties: Develops and implements a vision, mission and strategic planning for CESL in collaboration with college and university leadership; oversees facilities, marketing, accreditation and memberships, and staffing; ensures fulfilling and maintaining accreditation. Program Promotion Duties: Promotes CESL both on and off campus; seeks and applies for new recruiting and programming opportunities for CESL; prepares and disseminates proficiency statuses for undergraduate and graduate admissions; prepares proposals and works with the Graduate School and departments to provide ITA support; coordinates planning and implementation of special program proposals, including budget and staffing; assists SIU Carbondale with international recruiting planning and implementation; reviews markets and SIU Carbondale/CESL international marketing efforts.

Application deadline: October 28, 2015, or until filled. Start Date:  July 1, 2016. Application process: Submit cover letter detailing administrative experience as it relates to this specific position, CV, and reference list with complete contact information.

For full job description see the website below.

Application Deadline: 28-Oct-2015 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Search Committee Chair Vicki Carstens 
	Department of Linguistics 
	Southern Illinois University 
	1000 Faner Drive, Mail Code 4518 
	Carbondale, IL 62901 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: CESLHires at siu.edu 
Web Address for Applications: http://affact.siu.edu/jobs/cola799.html 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Vicki Carstens 
	Email: carstensv at siu.edu 
	Phone: 618-453-3418 

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