English for Speakers of Other Languages (Faculty - 182 days)

English For Speakers Of Other Languages (Faculty - 182 days) Job Classification Pay grade level: N/A Compensation: $55,446.46 - $67,822.90. Commensurate with education outlined in the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule. Employee category: Full-Time Faculty - 182 days Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Reports to: Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences FLSA status: Exempt Job Code: AA045182INS Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator Summary Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in English for Speakers of Other Languages-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Position Description Teach ESOL courses with clear and measurable objectives. Maintain a student-oriented approach to education, including recruitment, advising, etc. Create and revise curriculum and assessments to enhance program effectiveness. Demonstrate ongoing professional development while sustaining desirable classroom results. Create opportunities for acceleration through the program by demonstrating proficiency. Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and other items as required. Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance, including current grades in course(s) taught. Successfully complete important assessment work. Utilize student-centered teaching strategies. Assist with intake and placement of new students. Assist with enrollment of new and returning students. Assist with advising new and returning students. Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration. Advise the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL). Consult with students, faculty, administrators, and staff in support of program, division, and college-wide initiatives. Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities College-level ESOL teaching experience. Demonstrated participation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning initiatives. Knowledge of curriculum development and trends, especially regarding expedited assimilation. Ability to perform well in an urban community college serving a diverse population. Documented record of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships. Knowledge of classroom technology best practices as related to language acquisition. Minimum Qualifications A Master's or higher degree in TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics. Experience teaching and relating to individuals from a wide range of academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications PhD in TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics. Teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college. Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard. Experience in learner-centered pedagogy. Preference may be given to persons fluent in a second language, especially Spanish. Working Conditions In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role. Work Schedule Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas City Kansas Community College