Instructor, Intensive English Program - TESOL Career Center

Knowledge: ? Strong academic preparation: MA/MS in TESOL or related field with TESOL certification and/or experience ? Related Fields: linguistics, applied linguistics, foreign language, English, Education ? Three years minimum teaching experience in a US-based, college or university-level, intensive ESL for academic purposes program ? Strong, comprehensive knowledge of grammar, writing, reading, listening, speaking, and pronunciation strategies and methods including demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to apply the use of instructional technology in the classroom required

Skills: ? Good computer skills for course preparation and execution, i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, e-mail, CALL, WebCT, Syllabase, etc. ? Demonstratively strong classroom management, organizational and planning skills ? Native speaker fluency: good command of written and spoken English required ? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in creative situations, Professional involvement (TESOL, affiliate TESOL, NAFSA, etc.) preferred ? Experience teaching English-as-a-foreign-language overseas preferred ? Good organizer, positive team member, and an ability to interact in cross-cultural relationships required

Abilities: ? Deliver clear, concise directions and explanations required ? Work flexible hours. ? Work collaboratively in creative situations ? Be culturally sensitive, and interact in cross-cultural environments ? Derive personal satisfaction from and enthusiasm for teaching international students ? Empathy for the problems associated with the learning of English as a second language

Applications are to be submitted electronically to rloomis@auk.edu.kw with careers@auk.edu.kw in the CC line (attachments must not exceed 10 MB per e-mail). Applicants should include the following:

1) Cover letter 2) CV with contact information for 3 references 3) Teaching philosophy

Only selected candidates will be contacted

Source: http://careers.tesol.org/jobs/4990687/instructor-intensive-english-program

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