Full-Time Teaching Positions

University of Arkansas

Seeking FULL-TIME FACULTY and Internship positions for January, March and June start dates.

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:

*Strong academic preparation: MA TESL, applied linguistics, or related field
*Knowledge of grammar, reading, writing, and listening/speaking teaching strategies and methods (ability to give clear grammar explanations)
*Teaching experience, preferably in an academic preparation program
*Cross-cultural sensitivity
*Strong classroom management skills, organizational and planning skills, ability to give clear, concise directions and explanations
*Native speaker fluency: good command of written and spoken English
*Proficiency in a second language preferred
*Overseas experience preferred
*Creativity
*Professional involvement (TESOL, affiliate TESOL's, etc.)
*Good interpersonal/communication skills
*Good computer skills and some CALL experience

Responsibilities:

*20 hours teaching per week in an Intensive English Program (IEP), ITA training, and ESL support courses for matriculated international students
*Responsibility for curriculum and materials development associated with courses taught as well as input into overall program curricula
*Attendance at staff development and in-service training meetings
*Attendance at all faculty meetings called by Director
*Attendance at receptions and culminating activities
*Textbook evaluation
*Submission of syllabi for courses taught; grades, student comments, and attendance record keeping
*Attendance on field trips as necessary, but not exceeding one per quarter
*Office hours for student advising and counseling as necessary
*Committee work

Salary and Benefits:

Insurance: Health SILC 50%/EMPLOYEE 50% , Dental, Paid Vacation (seven weeks + national holidays)
Sick leave
Social Security and Unemployment Insurance
401K Retirement/Savings Plan
50% of coursework fees paid
Professional development funding and sabbatical leaves
Salary commensurate with IEP experience

LOCATION

Fayetteville is a delightful college town located in the heart of the Ozark mountains. It has a temperate/moderate climate with four distinct seasons. The cost of living is moderate and the current sustained growth of the region allows for many comforts and conveniences of a much larger city without the crime, traffic or pollution. Arts, music and theater are abundant in the area.

The University of Arkansas is a mid-size comprehensive university with over 16,000 students. There are over 900 international students from over 100 countries pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Our IEP has a diverse population of students from more than 25 countries. Spring International faculty teach a highly rigorous intensive English for academic purposes program for those international students preparing to enter the University of Arkansas or other higher education institutions of their choice. Students may enter the University of Arkansas upon completion of the IEP's advanced levels in lieu of taking the TOEFL.

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above should send us the following:

cover letter
resume
graduate school transcripts
video (tape, CD or DVD) of applicant teaching an ESL class (for overseas
applicants only).
three letters of reference

These should all be sent to silc@uark.edu or to the address provided at the bottom of this page. Faxed and E-mailed documents will be accepted with originals following in the mail. Letters of reference may come under separate cover. Preliminary interviews may be held by telephone.

Spring International Language Center is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vicki Bergman-Lanier, Ph.D., Director
Spring International Language Center
University of Arkansas
300 Hotz Hall
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Tel (479) 575-7600
Fax (479) 575-7673
www.uark.edu/international silc@uark.edu

Published: Wednesday, November 01, 2006