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Job Posting Title:
Instructor - ESL
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSS - Department of English (Joseph G Kronick (00005993))
Work Location:
0260 O.K. Allen Hall
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
The Department of English seeks an Instructor to teach courses in spoken and/or written English to international students. Our spoken English courses seek to develop and improve general spoken English skills (pronunciation, stress, intonation, and rhythm), overall comprehensibility, and interaction skills for international teaching assistants. Our English as a Second Language composition courses are designed to improve international students’ grammar, research, and writing skills in formal academic English.
Required Qualifications: at least an M.A. in English as a Second Language and/or Linguistics, Evidence of outstanding teaching in ESL, Familiarity with OPI (oral proficiency interview) technique.
Additional Qualifications Desired: Prior experience teaching ESL in higher education, ITA (international teaching assistant) training, experience teaching English Composition at the university level.
Because our department is committed to creating and maintaining a learning environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, we especially seek instructors from traditionally underrepresented groups.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please attach CV/resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references. A copy of your transcripts(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
Posting Date:
May 11, 2021
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check -An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits -LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’sDiversity StatementandRoadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed **********
