Language Institute Program Instructor (Intensive English) (Full-time, Temporary)

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Language Institute Program Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the College’s philosophy and objectives. In-person, on-campus work is an essential function of the position. The instructor develops instructional materials, teaches Intensive English courses, assesses student progress, and supports students as they transition to post-secondary education. The role also involves departmental and divisional service, program planning and administration, professional development, and travel to meetings and business contacts. Based on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses during a semester.

This is a temporary, security-sensitive position. The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check and provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment. Applicants must submit an online EPCC employment application and academic transcripts reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees. Additional application materials are optional but encouraged.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in Adult Education instruction, or 18 graduate credit hours in the area of instruction and experience teaching adult learners.
• Submit a transcript showing the required completed coursework and conferred degree; candidates must be fully qualified at the time of application.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in an Intensive English Program at an accredited university or college.
• Experience with communicative language methodology, task-based learning, and a student-centered facilitative approach to language acquisition.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Complete and submit an EPCC online employment application by the announced deadline and upload acceptable academic transcripts.
• Undergo a criminal background check as required for this security-sensitive position.
• Provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design instructional materials and assist in selecting textbooks appropriate to courses taught in the program.
• Provide students with course syllabi describing requirements, objectives, methods of achieving objectives, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes; revise syllabi as needed and follow approved syllabi or course outlines.
• Give students reasonable opportunities to review and practice course objectives.
• Teach academic habits, non-cognitive skills, and College and Career knowledge; develop tests, evaluate scores, and mentor students transitioning to post-secondary education.
• Assess students, maintain records, provide ongoing progress feedback, and monitor assessment scores and attendance.
• Use teaching methods suited to students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and help students understand and navigate the post-secondary education system.
• Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
• Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects, helping implement them, serving effectively and promptly on committees, collaborating with faculty, and attending scheduled department and division activities when not in conflict with teaching assignments or approved activities.
• Assist with ongoing departmental or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and other instructional matters.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of grants and with the evaluation and selection of faculty and other department or program staff.
• Contribute to College governance through active committee service and support the College’s mission to serve the community.
• Travel to meet business contacts and attend meetings.
• Participate in faculty orientation and professional development activities and maintain professional awareness and growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time