Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term -ELC at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan

Job Description:

Job no: 957206

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Arts And Letters

Department: English Language Center 10004266

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term -ELC

Position Summary

Responsibilities include teaching in the Intensive English Program (IEP), the English for Academic Purposes program (EAP), and/or special contract programs, attending organizational meetings and meetings related to skills coordination, and proctoring the Michigan State University English Language Test (MSUELT).

Instructors will also be evaluated by Skills Coordinators and/or Teaching Coordinators.

Rank will be determined by, and commensurate with, experience.

Review of applications begins on June 17, 2024

Position is planned to recur every Summer Semester

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

For hiring at the Instructor rank a Master's Degree is required. Assistant Instructor, a bachelors and Assistant Professor, a doctorate.

Masters degree in TESOL or closely related field preferred. Those with a BA will require extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching experience and experience working with constituents similar to those served by the ELC.

Excellent English communicative skills

Experience working with international students.

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching outside of the U.S.

Experience with ESL in Higher Education, credit and non-credit

Required Application Materials

a cover letter

current curriculum vitae

A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU's DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/

the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin June 17, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 957206.

For more information, contact Patricia Walters, Chair of the Search Committee at walter31@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Website

http://elc.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jun 3, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 3, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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