What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Applied Linguistics/TESOL - Instructor for Int'l Group Programs position at Hawaii Pacific University?
The International Group Programs serves international students with varying levels of English language proficiency who are participating in short-term, in-person programs at HPU. Each program is tailored to the particular groups needs and focuses on experiential learning in English language as well as in American and Hawaiian cultures. Instructors primarily create lesson plans, develop materials, provide classroom instruction, and maintain basic student records (engagement and performance) but may be asked to lead and/or support walking tours and other local excursions, and assist as conversation partners. Instructors work with the Director of International Group Programs to ensure that instruction is level-appropriate and tailored to individual groups. Program lengths generally vary between 1 and 3 weeks for each group. Groups typically run during the summer, though infrequently, some groups take place during spring and/or winter break. This is a part-time position with per course compensation.
Compensation:
$1,050 per credit - Masters candidates
$1,150 per credit - Doctorate candidates
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.A. in TESOL, TEFL, Second Language Acquisition & Teaching, Applied Linguistics or related field, or a B.A. in another field along with an internationally recognized certificate in TESOL or TEFL
- Experience teaching English to speakers of other languages
- Native or native-like proficiency in English
- Experience with Hawaiian culture
Desired Qualifications:
- M.A. in TESOL
- Strong teaching evaluations
Other Qualifications:
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
- Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPUs winter break, if necessary.
- This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.
- Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
- Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
- Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.
- Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare individual lessons, maintain records of student progress and assign grades as needed (90%)
- Participate in training sessions (5%)
- Perform other related duties as assigned (5%)
- Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.
Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
