Instructor, ESL/ELL (Part-Time)

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years.

The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow.

MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest.

Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees, We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose.

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Under the supervision of the Dean o

f the

Community Education Division or designee, to teach English as a Second Language / English Language Learners (ESL / ELL) in the classroom and in a workshop to a diverse learning population that includes immigrants and refugees;

and to assist with ESL learners' acculturation and integration into the community.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom / laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education / training program, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to market MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.

Minimum Education Requirements :

Must have a b achelor’s degree or higher* with at least 15 coursework credits (graduate or undergraduate level) in the areas listed below :

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• English Language (including semantics, syntax, phonology, etc.)
• English Language Teaching
• English Language Learning and Teaching
• Adult ESL Education
• Curriculum and Instruction in ESL
• Foreign Language Instruction
• Second Language Acquisition Instruction

Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.

Masters degree highly preferred

Minimum Occupational Experience Requirements :

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time or two (2) years of part-time experience as an English as a Second Language / English Language Leaning (ESL / ELL) instructor specifically.
• Native or native-like fluency in English

Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.

Standards of Teaching Excellence :

Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success

Classroom Management

Planning / Organization

Content Mastery and Currency

Teaching Methodology

Assessment of Student Learning

Professional Contributions

Essential Technology :

Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)

Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system

Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite / Google

Essential Supportive Technology :

Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies :

Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters

Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems

Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and / or other classroom technology

Emerging Technologies - Experience with social networking applications)