Director of the Intensive English Program
Juniata College's Center for International Education (CIE) seeks creative and collaboratively-minded applicants for the position of Director of the Intensive English Program (IEP). Now in its 15th year, the IEP at Juniata -- a liberal arts college in the mountains of central Pennsylvania -- is a highly innovative program which offers three levels of instruction in 3-credit skills courses, linked courses and content-based courses. This full-time, ten-month, annual renewable position begins January 2010 and reports to the Assistant Dean of International Programs. As a member of the Center for International Education team, the IEP Director supports the integration of international students into the academic and social life of campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Coordination:
Maintain policies and procedures according to the American Association of Intensive English Programs
Manage program budget
Maintain relationships with recruiting agents and sponsoring programs
Interview prospective instructors and supervise/evaluate teaching staff
Conduct staff meetings and facilitate professional development
Perform other duties related to the coordination of the IEP
Teaching/ Advising:
Oversee curriculum, schedule classes and assign instruction
Coordinate initial placement testing and end of semester assessment
Teach 3 - 6 credits per semester (9-12 per yr) in the program, depending on program needs
Advise international students
Oversee placement of undergraduate students in ESL teaching practica
Serve on the IEP Advisory Committee
Work with faculty advisors and CIE personnel to support international student services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in TESL, Linguistics, or Language/Literacy Education (with ESL endorsement or TESL certification), a minimum of 3 years experience teaching ESL to international students in a US college or IEP , and experience collaborating with colleagues across institutional departments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: proficiency in a language other than English and significant international experience living, studying or working abroad.
APPLICATION PROCESS Please send an e-mail with attached cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: Gail Leiby Ulrich, Director of Human Resources, Juniata College, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652. The preferred deadline for applications is October 2, 2009; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks. Juniata College will take positive steps to enhance the ethnic and gender diversity on its campus. The College commits itself to this policy not only because of legal obligations, but because it believes that such practices are basic to human dignity.