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/or other items as requiredPrepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or 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.
To Apply:
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.
- As openings for adjunct faculty become available, candidates may be selected from this pool of applicants.
- Read the job announcement carefully noting the minimum qualifications and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
- During the application process, unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
- Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
- Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
- Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
- Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
- A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
- Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as other duties develop and responsibilities change.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
