Pool Associate Lecturer - English as a Second Language (Pool)

Posting Details

Working Title

Pool Associate Lecturer - English as a Second Language

Position Type

Faculty/Instructional

Division/College

Academic Affairs Division

Description of College/Department/Program/Division/Unit

The Division of Academic Affairs encompasses a wide array of activities and functions that ensure the overall academic quality of the institution. This includes providing administrative oversight and academic leadership for: the College of Business Administration; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Science and Health; the School of Education; Murphy Library; Admissions; Records and Registration; Financial Aid; Career Services; Academic Advising; University Graduate Studies; Continuing Education and Extension; the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; the office of Undergraduate Research and Creativity; the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning; Institutional Research; and International Education & Engagement. Academic Affairs also provides leadership and support to the nearly four hundred full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 73 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. Through its various functions, the Division of Academic Affairs supports students in the pursuit of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education as well as scholarly activity.

Position Summary

The Institute for English as a Second Language ( ESL ) invites applications for Associate Lecturers or Lecturers (based on experience) to teach one or more ESL courses beginning August 26, 2019. The position is under the general supervision of the Director for International Education and Engagement and contracts will be based on a semester to semester need based on enrollments.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the appointment should have an MA related to the teaching of English as a Second Language ( ESL ) or English Language Learners ( ELL ).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching ESL or ELL courses.

Experience teaching students at different levels of ELL within the same course.

Experience teaching international students.

Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.

Pay Basis

Academic (9 Mo)

Position Description

Posting Date

Special Instructions

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Please contact the Search and Screen Chair if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

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UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Position Contact Name

Emelee Volden, Director of International Education & Engagement

Position Contact Email

evolden@uwlax.edu
Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents