22.4234, Jobs: ESL: Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer, Pennsylvania State U

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Subject: 22.4234, Jobs: ESL: Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer, Pennsylvania State U

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Date: 26-Oct-2011
From: Lynn Maggs [lmm38 at psu.edu]
Subject: English; ESL: Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

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From: Lynn Maggs [lmm38 at psu.edu]
Subject: English; ESL: Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

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University or Organization: The Pennsylvania State University 
Department: Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://aplng.la.psu.edu/
Job Rank: Senior Lecturer  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; ESL

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

ESL/IECP Program Coordinator Position

The Department of Applied Linguistics at Pennsylvania State University 
seeks a fixed-term, multiyear program coordinator for its Intensive English 
Communication Program (IECP) starting in Fall 2012. The successful 
candidate will be committed to international education and will be able to work 
effectively in a strong team environment to meet and exceed the needs and 
expectations of international students seeking high quality English academic 
preparation in a college or university setting.  

Primary duties include directing the IECP program, working with Global 
Programs and other university programs and committees to identify IECP 
needs, and developing a comprehensive plan for responding to them; 
developing and updating curriculum, textbook/equipment selection, and 
instructional materials; scheduling courses; supervising faculty and staff, and 
leading professional development of faculty. The ESL Program Coordinator 
will also be a member of the Applied Linguistics graduate faculty and will be 
eligible for serving on masters and doctoral level committees.  

Minimum Qualifications:
-  A Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Second Language (T.E.S.L.), Applied 
Linguistics or related field. Applicants with a MA degree in TESOL, applied 
linguistics or related fields will be considered but must have extensive 
experience in ESL administration, supervision, and teaching.
-  Several years teaching experience in an Intensive English or Academic 
English preparation program in a college or university setting where English is 
the language of instruction. 
-  Record of on-going professional development.
-  Administrative and/or program development, testing and program 
assessment experience. 
-  Command of the English language at the level of a native speaker.

 Preferred qualifications: 
-  Experience in teacher development.
-  Experience teaching ESL/EFL abroad.
-  Proficiency in one or more languages other than English. 
-  Experience developing, teaching and assessing online courses.

Application Procedure:
Review of dossiers to begin December 1, 2011. Applications will be accepted 
via the faculty search website (application URL below) until the position is 
filled. Please provide cover letter; CV; three confidential letters of 
recommendation; transcripts of graduate program(s); documentation of 
administrative/supervisory/teaching excellence; supporting materials such as 
observation reports, peer reviews, and student evaluations, and copies of any 
published materials relevant to this position. Letters of recommendation may 
be emailed to the application email below or sent via post to the application 
address below..

About the IECP:
The IECP is a dynamic community of outstanding faculty and staff whose 
mission is to provide quality language instruction to nonnative speakers of 
English with an emphasis on the skills necessary for academic success. The 
IECP is affiliated with the Department of Applied Linguistics, which is part of 
the College of the Liberal Arts. Like the IECP, the Department's mission is to 
advance understandings of language use and language learning from a range 
of anthropological, sociological, and psychological perspectives. Department 
faculty are committed to teaching and mentoring students and are recognized 
world wide for their topically and geographically diverse research involving a 
broad spectrum of languages and settings.   

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the 
diversity of its workforce.

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2011 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	234 Sparks Building  
	Pennsylvania State University 
	University Park, PA 16802 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: lmm38 at psu.edu 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ 
Contact Information:
	Lynn Maggs 
	Email: lmm38 at psu.edu 

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