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PROGRAM ASSOCIATE I


Job Number:22266516
Company Name:The University of Iowa
Job Location:Iowa City, IA US
Job Category:Education, Training, & Library
 Updated: 3/16/2010

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE I
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE IRequisition # 57378
Persons with disabilitiesmay contact the recruiting department if accommodations are needed.Position Basics

Position Title ESL INSTRUCTOR
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on: Monday, December 14th, 2009
Organization: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department: Linguistics
Salary

Salary: $37,624.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 08
Job Details

Percent Time: 100%
Type of Position Regular: A position which is considered essential for the effective long-term operation of the university. Persons appointed to this position will receive the privileges and benefits associated with regular employment status.
Duties:
This position has a start date of August 2, 2010. Design, plan and conduct courses in English as a Second Language. Design the course structure by selecting the materials to be used in the course and the subject matter to be taught in the course within the framework of the established ESL curriculum guidelines. Plan and teach three courses each session (two 16-week semesters and one 8-week summer session). Evaluate student work in the courses taught and assign grades. Attend meetings (staff, level, skill area and professional development). Mentor new instructional staff. Function as a master teacher for TESL practicum students. Carry out occasional administrative duties. Plan and implement extracurricular activities including a number of fieldtrips with students enrolled in the Iowa Intensive English Program. Must be able to drive vans or carry alls for these trips. Counsel students on academic matters and program policies. Help plan and conduct orientation programs at the beginning of each program session. Participate in Iowa Intensive English Program placement testing, proficiency testing for matriculated students, and international teaching assistant certification testing. Serve on program committees. Attend and present at regional and national professional conferences.
Education Required:
M.A. in Linguistics/TESL or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Experience Required:
6 months - 1 year (1 year preferred) of intensive English teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer software applications. Valid U.S. driver's license plus the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety program driving standards is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
2 years intensive English teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Demonstrated program of professional development in the field of ESL. Fluency in English at the level of a native speaker.
Online Application Options

Application Type: This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Cover Letter: A plain text cover letter is required.
References: Written references must be sent to the contact information below.
Number of References: 3
Driving License Required: In order to be hired for this job, you must have a valid U.S. driving license. The person(s) selected for this position will have their driving information reviewed, plus the ability to meetThe University of Iowa Fleet Safety Programdriving standard.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Additional Application Materials

Materials: Three original letters of recommendation and Official transcripts.
The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.
Contact Information

Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Contact: Maureen E Burke- esl-program@uiowa.edu
Clas-Linguistics
UNIVERSITY CAPITOL CENTRE
200 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET
1112 UCC
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Department URL:http://www.uiowa.edu/~iiepesl