English for Speakers of Other Languages
(Faculty - 182 days)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $55,446.46 - $67,822.90. Commensurate with education outlined in
the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule.
Employee category: Full-Time Faculty - 182 days
Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Reports to: Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA045182INS
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by
the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a
full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction
for students enrolled in English for Speakers of Other Languages-related
coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution's mission,
vision, and strategic plan.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Teach ESOL courses with clear and measurable objectives.
Maintain a student-oriented approach to education, including recruitment,
advising, etc.
Create and revise curriculum and assessments to enhance program
effectiveness.
Demonstrate ongoing professional development while sustaining desirable
classroom results.
Create opportunities for acceleration through the program by demonstrating
proficiency.
Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific
competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology,
course scheduling, and/or other items as requiredPrepare course syllabi
addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook
requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or
other items as required
Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance,
including current grades in course(s) taught
Successfully complete important assessment work
Utilize student-centered teaching strategies
Assist with intake and placement of new students
Assist with enrollment of new and returning students
Assist with advising new and returning students
Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by
timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other
miscellaneous reports to the administration
Advise the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL)
Consult with students, faculty, administrators, and staff in support of
program, division, and college-wide initiatives.
Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
College-level ESOL teaching experience.
Demonstrated participation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning
initiatives.
Knowledge of curriculum development and trends, especially regarding
expedited assimilation.
Ability to perform well in an urban community college serving a diverse
population.
Documented record of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional
relationships.
Knowledge of classroom technology best practices as related to language
acquisition.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
A Master's or higher degree in TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics.
Experience teaching and relating to individuals from a wide range of
academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics.
Teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college.
Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
Preference may be given to persons fluent in a second language, especially
Spanish.
WORKING CONDITIONS
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push
or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals
with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May
require evening and weekend hours.
To Apply:
Visit www. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERSfor a list of
available positions.
As openings for adjunct faculty become available, candidates may be
selected from this pool of applicants.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the minimum qualifications and
required information. Note that information contained in your application
materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications
for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed
as required.
During the application process, unofficial transcripts may be submitted.
However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to
submit official transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised as other duties develop and responsibilities
change.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
