23.2845, Jobs: Applied Ling: Chair of Department, Virginia International University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-23-2845. Tue Jun 26 2012. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 23.2845, Jobs: Applied Ling: Chair of Department, Virginia International University

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Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:35:29
From: Heidi Rodeffer [jobs at viu.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Chair of Department, Virginia International University, Virginia, USA

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University or Organization: Virginia International University 
Job Location: Virginia, USA 
Web Address: http://www.viu.edu
Job Rank: Chair of Department  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 


Description:

Virginia International University is seeking to fill the position of Full-time 
TESOL Program Director in our School of English Language Studies.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the academics, development, and management of the 
TESOL program. Supervises full-time and part-time staff/faculty of the 
program.

Job-Specific Duties include:
- Manage course scheduling and calendar for each semester.
- Evaluate and develop curriculum for the existing and new TESOL courses.
- Work with the HR department to recruit and hire qualified instructors that fit 
program requirements and train them.
- Direct and supervise the work of the adjunct faculty of the TESOL program.
- Conduct classroom observations and evaluate faculty's instructional 
performance.
- Advise students on academic policies and disciplinary issues.
- Manage the VIU TESOL website; conduct surveys and assist with the VIU 
TESOL page on social media sites to better involve and engage students and 
faculty.
- Instruct TESOL courses as necessary.
- Research textbooks, software products, websites, and language lab learning 
activities that can help students' language learning.
- Develop fully online TESOL program.
- Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
- Represent the School to internal and external academic communities, 
alumni, business and industry, organizations, and the general community. 

Education and Skills:
Master's degree in TESOL; 5+ years of experience in teaching college-level 
TESOL courses and managing TESOL programs required.

Skills: Excellent oral and written English communication skills; excellent 
organizational and time management skills; ability to work with a highly 
diverse staff, faculty, and student body; ability to excel in a demanding, 
outcome oriented and dynamic work environment; high Level of computer 
skills.

Candidate should have good communication skills and be able to carry out 
projects through to completion, with minimal supervision.

To Apply:
Please send a Cover Letter detailing your teaching and administrative 
qualifications and abilities, CV, copies of your transcripts, and our Online 
Employment Application to the email address listed below.

Please apply as soon as possible in order to be considered for this position.

Note: Hard copies and faxes will not be accepted.


Application Deadline: 03-Jul-2012 
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at viu.edu 
Web Address for Applications: http://viu.edu/docs/forms/VIU_Employment_Application.pdf 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources Manager Heidi Rodeffer 
	Email: jobs at viu.edu 





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