ELA/English Language Acquisition Professor - Tacoma, United States - Tacoma Community College

Description

ELA/English Language Acquisition Professor - Part-Time

Salary
$ $1,240.16 Hourly

Location
Tacoma WA 98466, WA

Job Type
Part-time Faculty

Job Number
24-01-PTF #MON

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Creative Arts, Literature, & Communications

FLSA
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
TCCFT

Salary Information
HOURLY RATE IS PER CREDIT HOUR

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in English Language Acquisition and/or English for Academic Purposes. This position may work with both immigrant /refugee populations as well as international students with proficiency levels from beginning/ basic to college level English.

Essential Functions
Prepare, teach, and assess outcomes in assigned courses in accordance with department and college standards
Assess student learning and use data to improve teaching and learning
Maintain current knowledge in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and effective pedagogy
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in TESOL or Adult Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Conditions of Employment
Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.
The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment
Commitment to ensuring equitable access within the learning environment, including but not limited to considerations related to cost; universal design for learning (UDL); and the integration of culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices
Commitment to and respect for diverse views and opinions in the classroom and in the workplace
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff from diverse backgrounds
Commitment to developing and implementing instructional strategies and practices that enhance student success, particularly those that support and enhance outcomes for traditionally underserved populations
Ability to integrate non-traditional delivery methods, as appropriate, to teach students of varying backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles
Competence to teach a variety of courses and to review and develop curriculum.
Effective classroom management skills, including the ability to facilitate and navigate challenging conversations related to differing points of view
Commitment to integrating educational technologies as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom
Competence to teach online as well as in-person formats
Commitment to functioning as an effective team member
Ability to maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and achievements; and submit federally required end of quarter reports to program intake specialist and/or data entry person on time
Commitment to participate in ongoing academic and professional work to strengthen the department, division, campus and our community
Remain current on all mandatory college and state trainings and/or certifications
Commitment to professional growth