UC San Diego Extension is a self-funded division of the University of California, San Diego. With an operating budget of approximately $50 million, the division provides continuing education to adults in a University context.  In addition to a wide variety of professional and personal enrichment topics of study, Extension supports a television studio, a large English language program, a retired persons program, college preparation programs for high school students, a career enhancement center, and research relating to emerging industries and career opportunities. Participants and partners in Extension programs include individuals, corporations, government agencies, and other academic institutions.

Extension’s International Programs unit is comprised of the English Language Institute, International Student Services, the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate programs, and various university credit programs for visiting international students.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will provide leadership and management of UC San Diego Extension’s English Language Institute, including the academic development and growth of all ESL programs.  This involves the hiring, supervision, and mentoring of teachers and staff, close communication and endeavors with them and other managers/coordinators and support staff of Extension International Programs, and careful attention to Extension International Program’s positive business relationships with various overseas agencies and sponsors.  The Associate Director will work closely with ELI’s program coordinators and advisors to decide on and oversee curriculum revisions, create new programs and services, provide ongoing training and professional development for teachers and staff, and optimize the ELI’s reputation and communication in order to maintain, increase, and diversify enrollments and programming. 

The incumbent will strengthen existing business and seek new business for the ELI and Extension IP through direct recruitment work overseas, through proposal submissions to overseas partners and to sponsoring agencies, through the establishment and augmentation of educational pathways, and through campus collaborations which involve or have the potential to involve the ELI.  Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule for occasional necessary evening or weekend work.  Must be willing to travel for professional meetings and conferences, as well as overseas travel for up to two weeks at a time, several times per year.  Must demonstrate flexibility, stamina, leadership, and poise in order to deal effectively with immediate challenges and to make/implement plans for future challenges.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for International Affairs, the Associate Director will be responsible for the academic leadership and administration of ELI as a self-supporting portfolio of ESL programs (which produce $8 - $10M annually in tuition revenue) and will have decision-making authority for the ELI in the absence of the Assistant Dean for International Affairs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.

Minimum qualifications

1. Master’s degree in TESL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
2. Minimum 10 years of successful ESL teaching, with broad and deep teaching experience across all skills and proficiency levels (beginning to very advanced), preferably including 5 or more years of ESL teaching experience in intensive English programs (IEPs) in college or university settings.
3. Substantial experience in curriculum development/revision for ESL courses, including the development and use of digital/online materials for the classroom and including the creation of curriculum for other ESL teachers to use.
4. Minimum 5 years of ESL program administration experience, specifically with responsibility for the academic development/implementation and oversight of complex programs and including the direct supervision of ESL teachers and staff.
5. Minimum 5 years of experience in TEFL course instruction.
6. Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
7. Excellent writing/editing and speaking skills for formal, academic contexts and for recruitment and promotional work.
8. Experience managing budgets for expense control and compliance.
9. Record of successful collaboration with colleagues and external constituents in relation to program administration and new business development.
10. Demonstrated strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.

Preferred qualifications

1. Experience teaching ESL/EFL overseas.
2. Successful experience creating and growing new ESL programs in an academic setting.
3. Experience developing academic policies and being responsible for academic policy compliance.
4. Experience organizing and providing professional development for ESL instructors (presentations, class observations and feedback, coaching for success in teaching/classroom management).
5. Experience advising international students on admissions requirements for U.S. universities.
6. Successful experience with CEA accreditation.
7. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

Compensation

Starting salary of $85K - $95K at Continuing Educator 2 level and commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Initial 12-month position, renewable annually, with 24 days of accruable vacation per year and full UC San Diego benefits package.

To apply for this position

Applications should be submitted to the UC San Diego on-line application collection system, AP-On-Line Recruit, at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01385. 

Submit your application consisting of these six items:

1. Cover Letter describing your interest in the position
2. Curriculum Vitae – or – Resume

Your most recently updated C.V. or resume showing month/year that all employment started and ended.  For teaching employment, must show number of teaching hours per week, approximate class sizes at all teaching jobs, and breaks in teaching work.

3. Checklist

A checklist briefly describing the fulfillment of the nine required minimum qualifications listed in this position posting, as well as any preferred qualifications listed in this posting.

4. Statement of Contributions to Diversity

Applicants should submit a separate statement describing past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions.  For further information about contributions to diversity statements, see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp.

5. Proof of highest degree attained
6. References

Names and addresses (physical and email) of three professional references.  Three letters of reference may be submitted with the application and must include the name and address of the reference.

Applications complete with all of the items above must be submitted by April 16, 2017 in order to be considered.

Special Conditions

This position meets the requirements of a mandated reporter under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).  A background check is required for this position.

AA-EOE: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.