ESOL Instructor/Program Assistant Job Opening

The University of Southern Maine seeks applicants for a part-time (20 hours/week) position as ESOL Instructor/Program Assistant for the English for Speakers of Other Languages program on the Portland campus.

The ESOL Program Assistant will teach in the ESOL Program and assist the program director. The Program Assistant teaches one course each semester (fall, spring, and summer), assists with administration of the summer intensive program, and aids in responding to program inquiries. Other responsibilities include maintaining the program webpages, updating social media and promoting its use. In addition, the Program Assistant conducts outreach to faculty departments and the Learning Commons to promote courses, suggest resources as needed, and assist with training tutors to further support multi-lingual students.

The University community is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty and staff. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, & Sick), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Tuition Waiver Program for Employee & Dependents, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

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Complete Job Description

Benefits Information Summary

Required:

• Master’s Degree, Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, or Bachelor’s Degree in related field and CELTA/ TESOL Certification.
• At least five years’ experience teaching composition and English for Speakers of Other Languages, including at least two semesters in a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of higher education academic writing standards and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Expertise in ESOL pedagogy, academic writing, reading comprehension, and grammar and editing instructional methods.
• Experience with website development and social media administration.
• Valid Maine motor vehicle’s license

Preferred:

• Experience with Blackboard, or other online course platform, and other educational technology and social media tools.
• Knowledge of Greater Portland’s refugee and immigrant population.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position." You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae and a list of the names and contact information for three references.

All required materials must be submitted by July 7, 2019.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).