What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty/Part Time (ESL) position at wau?
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty
Department: International Student Program
Reports to: Director
Salary Range: $2,100/3-credit score
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
Washington Adventist University is seeking candidates to expand its pool of adjunct faculty (part time) to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) courses Applications will be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs.
Duties:
QUALIFICATIONS
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.
Department: International Student Program
Reports to: Director
Salary Range: $2,100/3-credit score
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
Washington Adventist University is seeking candidates to expand its pool of adjunct faculty (part time) to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) courses Applications will be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs.
Duties:
- Teach English courses – Conversation, Grammar, Reading and Writing for learners whose first language is not English. The special population would include those who want to improve their English Proficiency for academic, career, or learn the language for basic everyday use.
- Prepare course outline and syllabus in accordance with guidelines, develop, course and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses
- Evaluate student performance
- Ability to work with students from other cultures and being sensitive to their learning need.
- Possess a positive and welcoming attitude towards students and be able to create a vibrant learning environment
- Possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Organize weekly co-curricular events for students: excursions, field trips, etc. in the DC area.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in from an accredited college or university is required.
- One year of teaching or tutoring experience and ESL certification (TESOL or TEFL) is preferred.
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.
Salary : $2,100 - $3,000