Instructors of Intensive English
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Humanities, English & Literature, English as a Second Language, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Other Humanities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructors of Intensive English
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Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
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Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
About this Opportunity
The Intensive English Institute welcomes applications for part-time semester faculty positions. Seeking applicants with experience in teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking to English language learners.
Benefits and Community
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Other
Length of Appointment
PT Semester
Description
The Intensive English Institute ( IEI ) has part-time semester instructor positions available for August 2022. Primary responsibilities include teaching a variety of skills-based courses in the Intensive English Institute (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, etc.).
Teach a variety of skills-based courses in the Intensive English Institute (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, etc.); hold office hours; participate in professional development meetings; attend cohort and faculty meetings; collaborate with the administrative team and IEI colleagues to develop, revise, and improve the curriculum and procedures of the IEI .
Minimum Qualifications
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL ) or closely related field, or MA in addition to an ESL certification, language teaching/education coursework, or language teaching experience; high level of English language proficiency; at least two years of experience teaching at the college or university level.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL ), Second Language Acquisition ( SLA ) or closely related field by date of appointment; experience in curriculum revision and design; experience teaching multi-level courses; experience with project-based learning and teaching; experience teaching in Canvas; ability to work as part of a team; willingness to learn and adapt to departmental expectations.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Intensive English Institute:171350
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-2044
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202100748F
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Desired Start Date
08/19/2022
Position End Date
05/05/2023
Posting Date
07/02/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
06/30/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Courses Taught
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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