Adjunct ELP Instructor

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Job Code/Title AJ - Adjunct Position Number J00006 Working Title Adjunct ELP Instructor Department Global Education Office Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Campus Monroe Park Campus Position Type Adjunct - Teaching Hours/Week Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Adjunct - Teaching Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Description of the Job
The English Language Program ( ELP ) provides English language support to students who are academically admissible to VCU undergraduate and graduate programs but who need greater English language proficiency for success in an academic environment. The ELP additionally serves individuals who want to improve their language skills for educational, career and/or personal reasons and who may later apply to VCU academic programs.

The ELP is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in its intensive ESL program
This position reports directly to the Director and/or Associate Director of the English Language Program and includes the following responsibilities:
● Teach one or more courses;
● Process grade reports as required by the program;
● Schedule specific office hours (included in syllabus) to meet with students;
● Attend and participate in team meetings Required Qualifications
● Master’s degree in TESOL or a related field or a Master’s degree and a TESOL Certificate;
● Experience teaching English as a Second Language at an accredited university ;
● Demonstrated native English language fluency;
● Evidence of cross-cultural sensitivity;
● Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU ;
● Evidence of strong interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications
● 2 or more years’ experience teaching in an academic preparation intensive university ESL program in the United States;
● Proven excellence in teaching a variety of skills and proficiency levels to college bound students;
● Experience with intensive English language program testing, placement of students, and curriculum;
● Evidence of strong organizational skills;
● Technology literacy. Job Open Date 09/22/2021 Remove from posting on or before 10/20/2021 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must apply through www.vcujobs.com. No printed applications, Resume’s, or Cover Letters will be accepted. Additional Information Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/109920 Supplemental Questions

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