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Title: Adjunct Instructor: Teaching English as a Second Language (Part-Time) - 220060

Position Number: 220060

Unit/Department: Teaching and Learning

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Department Summary:

At Drake University's School of Education, we prepare world-class teachers and educational leaders. With more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, we’re one of the largest schools of education in the Midwest—and for good reason.

We have an exceptional record of preparing highly effective elementary and secondary teachers, school counselors, principals, superintendents, and specialists working in training and organizational development in the corporate and non-profit sectors. At the same time, we don’t let our size compromise our commitment to providing an intimate learning environment that fosters close connections between students and faculty.

Drake University’s School of Education consists of dedicated, high-energy educators of future educators. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. We seek faculty who will truly care about the student experience and take pride in their work. Our dedication is demonstrated through ongoing support for faculty in developing their teaching craft through access to numerous, resourced professional development opportunities.

Job Summary:

The Drake University Teaching and Learning Department invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor. The instructor will be responsible for teaching one section of a three-credit pre-service undergraduate/graduate course titled TESL 122/22: Teaching Linguistics and Language Structures to Multilingual Learners (the sections of these courses are cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students). This course is designed to develop both the linguistic and pedagogical knowledge that are considered essential for teachers of the English language to multilingual students. This course aims to build this knowledge from a content-based learning and systemic functional linguistics (SFL) perspective, and students will apply linguistics and grammar knowledge in the context of content and disciplinary language and skills. The instructor will be responsible for classroom instruction, facilitating course activities and projects and assessing and grading all related coursework. The available section meets Mondays 5-7:50pm.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or higher in Education

Preferred Qualifications:

· At least 3 years of K-12 TESL teaching experience

Job Duties:

• 95% - Essential duties includes: · Serve as instructor of record for the course. · Utilize the provided syllabus and materials as the foundation for instruction. · Incorporate existing course objectives. · Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the course. · Maintain timely communication with students to assist them in achieving course objectives. · Monitor and document individual student progress. · Assess student work on assignments and their progress to meeting degree and program goals. - (Essential)

• 5% - · Communicate with Drake Teaching and Learning Department faculty liaison - (Essential)

  Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a CV/resume online through the Drake University online application system. The ideal candidate will have specific master’s or doctoral training in education and teaching experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Lindsay Woodward lindsay.woodward@drake.edu

Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.