Temporary - English Language Institute ELI Instructor
Temporary - English Language Institute ELI Instructor
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University College at Syracuse University is looking for Parttime Instructors to teach in the English Language Institute ELI for our summer fall and spring programs. The ELI is a preacademic program designed to prepare international students to succeed in their undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Syracuse University and other higher education institutions in the US. The program is hightouch rigorous and fastpaced providing intensive English language and academic skills training as well as orientation to US academic culture. Programs run yearround comprising both EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) cohorts (in fields such as architecture law and business). The ELI works closely with schools and colleges on campus as well as with sponsoring organizations such as IIE (Fulbright). The institute participates in the Universitys Internationalization Council and works collaboratively with schools and colleges on devising ways to provide the best possible support for international students and on maximizing their engagement and integration in the University community. The program requires dynamic engaging and energetic instructors with excellent communication skills who will be responsible for instruction contribute to the curriculum and be part of a team. Candidates must possess native or near native English proficiency. Instructors teach up to three EAP courses per 15week session 21 hours weekly) in fall and spring and up to three courses per 6week session in the summer 25 hours weekly). There are two summer sessions one starting in midMay and the other in early July. For ESP contract courses employment dates are specified by the contract and can run between four and eight weeks.
Responsibilities
Instructors assist with all programrelated duties which include proctoring grading and evaluating programwide tests; counseling students; occasional chaperoning of field trips; and recordkeeping (attendance grades miscellaneous evaluations of students). Course assignments can include oral communication (listening speaking) textual communication (writing/reading) and accuracy (grammar and accent reduction) at all levels. Using and developing a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods (including exams) to support the rigorous program. Evaluating student oral presentations projects and written work using criteria relevant to the course content and learning objectives. Maintaining and submitting accurate records to meet published deadlines (i.e. grades syllabi attendance). Communicating and working cooperatively with colleagues on matters regarding course offerings programs and activities that enhance the development of the English Language Institute. Remaining current professionally. Holding required office hours and attending student and faculty meetings. Adhering to the prescribed curriculum and standards and using assigned course texts and materials.
Employment Type
Temp
