Atlanta Metropolitan College Assistant ESL Professor

This ten- month, tenure track faculty position reports to the Chair of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing a viable ESL program and curriculum at the college. Teaching assignments mainly include ESL courses, although other courses (e.g., introductory composition and developmental English) may be assigned. The applicant must have a history of effective teaching at the collegiate level and possess knowledge of educational technologies (e.g., Web-based and/or Web-enhanced instruction). The position also requires serving on division and college committees, advising students and providing student support.

A Master’s Degree in English as a Second Language (ESL) is required (an earned doctorate is preferred) with a minimum of eighteen graduate semester hours (thirty-quarter hours) in English and/or Applied Linguistics, ESL or TESOL. Preference will be given to applicants who also have experience teaching ESL courses at the collegiate level. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who meet certification requirements in a related discipline such as English, reading, speech communication or a foreign language as well as a background in ESL program development/administration and evaluation/testing. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide quality instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and effectively collaborate and cooperate with other members of the faculty, staff, and administration.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the budgetary parameters of the college and of the University System of Georgia. The University System offers an excellent benefits package, including sick leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated employment date is August 2009. Interested persons should submit (1) a letter of application (2)applicant’s philosophy of education; (3) a detailed vita/resume; and (4) copies of all college transcripts; (candidates selected for interview will be required to provide official copies of all college transcripts) and (5) the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional/work related references, including at least one reference from the applicant’s current or most recent employer. A criminal background check is required. Incomplete application packets, emails and faxed copies will not be accepted. For additional information about the position visit our website at www.atlm.edu. All materials should be sent to:
Application Information
Postal Address: Regina Ray Simmons
Office of Human Resources
Atlanta Metropolitan College
1630 Metropolitan Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
 
Phone: 404/756/4047

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