Adjunct Faculty – Critical Reading & Writing for ESL
- Employer
- Trinity Washington University
- Location
- Washington, DC
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, English Literature & Composition, English As A Second Language
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Adjunct for Critical Reading and Writing
Trinity Washington University is seeking qualified ESL adjunct faculty to teach the following course in Fall 2023: Critical Reading and Writing Seminar 101 (4 credits), to students from diverse ages, ethnicities, languages, and academic backgrounds.
Classes are 75 minutes long. Additionally, since this is a 4-credit course, classes meet on Fridays for 50 minutes with the same beginning time. We are seeking instructors who are available on the following days and times:
MWF: 1:30 – 2:45 pmMWF: 3:00 – 4:15 pm
Pedagogical expectations include
- Creating an environment that is conducive to learning Encouraging students to interact with one another, practice, and improve their English-speaking skills Conducting activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies Encouraging and engaging students to speak, write, and read in English
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Master’s in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a Language (ESL) TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis
Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience as an ESL adjunct faculty/teacher or a similar role.
Official transcripts for all degrees earned, sample course syllabi, course evaluations and/or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references will be needed if the candidate is invited to campus for an interview. Knowledge of best teaching practices is required. Finalists will be invited to campus for an interview and teaching demonstration. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence with engaged and active learning practices, with strong backgrounds in higher education pedagogy and classroom instruction.
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Organization
Trinity Washington University is a comprehensive university offering a broad range of educational programs that prepare students across the lifespan for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of contemporary work, civic, and family life. The College of Arts and Sciences offers women an interdisciplinary liberal arts education at the undergraduate level. The School of Education provides coeducational graduate programs leading to teacher certification and Master’s degrees. The School of Professional Studies offers business, technology, and liberal arts programs to professional men and women. Trinity Washington University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff. Many of these benefits are available on a cafeteria plan (pre-tax) program. This pre-tax program allows employees to choose their benefits and pay for them with pre-tax dollars. For a brief overview of the benefits offered at Trinity Washington University, visit our benefits website.
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