About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is a comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is among the most storied in the State University of New York system and is the first in the SUNY system to be awarded the SUNY Shared Governance Award. It is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education, mathematics, and business. Fredonia also features cutting-edge programs in the emerging fields of technology, service, and communication and is consistently ranked among the top public, master's granting universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and success. Fredonia is focused on ensuring that all Fredonia students, utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual experiences, will be:

• Skilled (develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge),
• Connected (engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship),
• Creative (demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation), and
• Responsible (activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism).

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Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia seeks qualified instructors to teach non-credit ESL courses on an as-needed basis, consistent with the needs of the ESL and International Pathway programs. The ESL and International Pathway programs operate year-round with opportunities to teach short-term visiting programs (2-4 weeks) as well as full semester courses over three terms: August-December, January-May, May-August.

Reporting to the Academic Coordinator, ESL and International Pathway programs, the Part-time ESL Instructor will:

• Plan engaging lessons using the designed ESL curriculum and learning outcomes to support the improvement of English language proficiency of international ESL learners
• Teach assigned courses and assess learning
• Attend planned professional development sessions with colleagues and others to continually share and improve on teaching methods
• Provide appropriate and timely assessment and attendance data
• Hold scheduled office hours for one-on-one student tutoring, as needed
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies
• Contribute to a positive and academic atmosphere for ESL learners and international students to feel safe, welcomed, and supported.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years paid teaching experience with ESL learners
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural sensitivity skills and demonstrated commitment to diversity and the needs of diverse student, faculty, staff, and Fredonia community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated successful use of standard classroom teaching technology
• Master's degree in TESOL or related field
• Minimum 120 hours in TESOL certification
• DELTA or CELTA certificate

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

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