Kendall College is a private institution of higher learning that offers students undergraduate degrees in baking and pastry, business, culinary arts, early childhood education and hospitality management. Founded in 1934, the institution is located in Chicago, Illinois, and is ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality management by Chicago Michelin Guide restaurants and Chicago's leading hotels (TNS Global Survey, 2013). Kendall College serves nearly 2,100 students each year, representing nearly 50 countries from around the world, with a curriculum that combines strong academic education with transformative practical experience. As part of the Laureate International Universities global network of more than 80 campus-based and online universities, Kendall offers students a range of U.S. and international opportunities.
General Summary:
The Laureate English Program at Kendall College currently seeks a Part-Time Faculty Member to teach intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses to international students whose first language is not English.
Spring courses begin on Monday, April 10 and run ten (10) weeks in duration, followed by a final exams week. Courses meet for ten (10) hours per week-with sections meeting on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. After the first quarter, upon satisfactory performance, there is the possibility of returning for subsequent quarters.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching of assigned courses, including all responsibilities related to grading and record keeping
- Lesson planning based on curricular course outcomes and core assignments
- Maintaining Blackboard course site and online attendance records
- Engaging in on-going professional and faculty development opportunities
- Providing student support in the form of conferences, regular office hours, tutorial assistance and career/academic assistance
- Participating in departmental placement and calibration meetings
- Attendance at faculty meetings
- Development of curriculum and assessment materials, as needed
- Providing leadership/mentoring to new instructors, as needed
- Maintaining office hours
- Other duties, as assigned
External Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree required in TESOL, linguistics or related field
- Classroom teaching experience of international students at the college level
- Experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Ability to teach and to motivate students by means of student-centered activities and active learning
- Ability to create dynamic, creative lessons using real-world materials
- Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
- Ability to work effectively independently and in teams
Job Category
Faculty - Part time
State/Province/Region
IL
Country
United States
Position Type
Faculty/Academics
Employment Type
Regular
Job Type
Part Time
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