Assistant Professor of ESOL (Program Coordinator of ESOL & Foreign Languages)

Connecticut State Community College•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with program coordination responsibilities for ESOL and Foreign Languages. The role involves teaching college-approved courses, student advising, curriculum development, and program administration. The position requires a commitment to student success, equity, and dismantling systemic barriers. The teaching schedule may include day and evening classes, with various delivery systems including lecture, hybrid, and online. The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for recruiting, advising, and retaining students, selecting and evaluating part-time instructors, scheduling courses, establishing partnerships, and supervising internships. Duties may extend to summer months and may involve evening or weekend events for ceremonies, committees, and meetings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ESL, TESL/TESOL
Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits)
Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching ESL courses
Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and evaluation
Knowledge of current TESOL and foreign language instructional methods, trends, and best practices
Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating ESOL and foreign language adjunct faculty
Experience in student services, including registration, placement testing, counseling, and conflict resolution
Experience in student recruitment and outreach through marketing, community engagement, and communication with prospective students and partners
Experience building partnerships with schools, community groups, and organizations relevant to the program
Bi-lingual
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules.
Develop syllabi and reading lists, keeping courses complete and up to date.
Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies.
Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources.
Evaluate and assess student learning.
Provide student support and academic advising.
Plan and execute program-related events.
Assist with program reviews.
Develop curriculum and periodically evaluate teaching materials.
Attend workshops and/or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field.
Recruit, advise, and retain students in ESOL and Foreign Languages programs.
Select appropriate part-time instructors.
Schedule program courses.
Hire and evaluate faculty.
Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers.
Arrange and supervise internships.
Assess and improve the program.
Carry out essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies.
Serve on assigned committees and task forces.
Attend and participate at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.