23.1080, Jobs: English Language Teaching & Learning: Director, Program in Intensive English, Northern Arizona U

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Subject: 23.1080, Jobs: English Language Teaching & Learning: Director, Program in Intensive English, Northern Arizona U

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Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:25:33
From: Joan Jamieson [joan.jamieson at nau.edu]
Subject: English Language Teaching & Learning: Director, Program in Intensive English, Northern Arizona University, AZ, USA

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University or Organization: Northern Arizona University 
Department: English, Program in Intensive English
Job Location: Arizona, USA 
Web Address: http://nau.edu/cal/pie/
Job Rank: Director, Program in Intensive English  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; English Language Teaching & Learning

Description:

Northern Arizona University (NAU) seeks a successful, experienced 
academic administrator to serve as director of its Program in Intensive 
English (PIE), starting as early as June 2012. The Director will be eligible 
for a non-tenured faculty appointment depending on experience and 
qualifications. The initial contract is for three years and is renewable. This 
is a twelve-month appointment. The director reports to the Chair of the 
Department of English and the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters.

The successful candidate will be committed to international education and 
will be able to work effectively in a team environment. The position 
involves overall responsibility for the academic and financial success of 
PIE; for leading an academic and professional staff of approximately 50; 
and for maintaining and enhancing the program's mission of instructional 
excellence, teacher training, and applied research. 

Job Description:
Ensure effective delivery of existing programs and the development of new 
programs; supervise PIE faculty and staff; lead professional development 
of faculty; develop and oversee program budgets and facilities; hire, 
supervise, evaluate academic and administrative staff; collaborate closely 
with the Center for International Education (CIE) on international student 
welfare, academic success, recruitment and retention; ensure that PIE is in 
compliance with NAU policies and procedures; represent PIE on campus; 
participate actively in local, regional, and national professional 
organizations; and participate as a member of the Applied Linguistics 
graduate faculty; occasionally teach courses, such as TESL Practicum.

Required Qualifications:  
A doctorate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Applied 
Linguistics, or related field AND at least 3 years of Intensive English 
Program (IEP) management experience in a university setting; OR a 
master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), 
Applied Linguistics, or related field  AND 5 years experience as director, 
associate director, or assistant director of a university IEP

Preferred Qualifications:
-  Administrative and/or program development, testing and program 
assessment experience 
-  Experience with budget oversight and personnel management
-  Experience in teacher training and development 
-  Record of on-going professional development (including attendance at 
NAFSA, TESOL, or AAAL)
-  Doctorate in TESL, Applied Linguistics, or related field. 
-  Strong record of effective teaching experience
-  Applied knowledge of current theories and issues relevant to second 
language teaching and learning 
-  Experience teaching ESL/EFL abroad
-  Demonstrated ability to develop technology and media applications for 
EAP instruction 
-  Excellent written and oral communication skills consistent with those of 
an educated native speaker of English
-  The ability to communicate diplomatically with diverse constituencies

Please provide cover letter; CV; unofficial 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. Three confidential letters of recommendation 
should be delivered directly from the recommenders to the e-mail or 
physical addresses listed below.

Northern Arizona University's applied linguistics faculty are active 
scholars, teachers and mentors, and professionals. Visit us at 
http://nau.edu/cal/english/

Application Deadline: 02-Apr-2012 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dr. Joan Jamieson 
	English Department, PO Box 6032 
	Northern Arizona University 
	Flagstaff, AZ 86011 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: Beverly.Cleland at nau.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Joan Jamieson 
	Email: joan.jamieson at nau.edu 
	Phone: 928-523-6277 

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