26.5021, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-5021. Tue Nov 10 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.5021, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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Subject: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California, USA

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, and
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

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

Description:

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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

Department: Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP)

Reports To: SILP Associate Director

Dates: June 14 – August 10, 2016

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 students, graduate students, and professionals for eight weeks every summer. Under the supervision of the Language Coordinator and the SILP Associate Director, Language Instructors deliver lessons using a communicative, content-based approach and contribute to the day-to-day operations of the program.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

- Deliver four-and-a-half hours of language instruction per day, Monday through Friday 
- Attend two-day pre-program training workshop
- Participate in student orientation and placement, including evaluating placement tests
- Collaborate with the Language Coordinator, fellow instructors, and tutors/activity guides to establish relevant co-curricular activities for students
- Help promote co-curricular activities
- Participate in at least one co-curricular activity per week
- In consultation with the Language Coordinator, prepare a comprehensive course syllabus including course description, course goals and objectives, and assessment guidelines for students, as well as required class material(s)
- Prepare daily lessons and provide instruction based on the principles of communicative language teaching, content-based instruction, and authentic materials use
- 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 assessments

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

- Excellent teaching and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with communicative and content-based teaching practices and use of authentic materials
- Proven dedication to excellence in language teaching
- Willingness and ability to become acquainted and comply with SILP processes and regulations as well as Institute policies 

Education/Experience:

- M.A. or Ph.D. in language, language teaching, or related field
- 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 with content- and/or project-based instruction strongly preferred
- Knowledge of or experience with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines strongly preferred

Physical Requirements/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.

For full more information, please visit:

SILP Arabic SH00222: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/12208

SILP Chinese SH00223: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/12209

SILP French SH00224: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/12210

SILP Russian SH00225: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/12211

SILP Spanish SH00226: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/12212

For full list of jobs and to apply, visit the application website below.

Application Deadline: 27-Feb-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/703005 
Contact Information

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