Harper College

ESL Faculty

Palatine, IL

Fulfilling Dreams: All In A Day's Work

What if fulfilling dreams was all in a day's work?

It is at Harper College, where we've been enriching lives through learning for more than 40 years.

We're looking for dynamic team players for faculty positions. You'll be respected and rewarded for your creativity, vision, and drive; thrive in a supportive, diverse environment; enjoy excellent benefits; and find inspiration in our ever-changing campus setting with a wellness/fitness center, center for multicultural learning, library, and full calendar of cultural events.

But perhaps most important, you'll be empowered to positively affect our students' educations. And fulfilling dreams could be all in a day's work.

Harper College is currently seeking candidates for two full time tenure track English as a Second Language (ESL) Faculty position. We anticipate filling this position for the Fall 2008 semester. The successful candidate must be able to teach Academic ESL at a variety of levels in the skill areas of reading, writing, listening/speaking and grammar. Desirable candidates will be creative and collaborative.

Requirements:

• Must have at least a Master's degree in linguistics/TESOL

• Three to five years of experience teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language for academic purposes in higher education in the United States

• Experience in teaching English for Specific Purposes and teaching Linguistics is a plus

• Knowledge and experience in using Blackboard and media-enhanced classroom technology are also a plus

The following materials must be submitted for a complete file:

*Complete Online Application

* Cover letter

* CV/Resume (Does not substitute for completed application)

* Three (3) professional letters of recommendation

* Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

* A one page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy

* A one page single-spaced statement of your experience with:

- instructional technology

- student and program outcome assessment, and

- curriculum and on-line course development

(Attach this statement under "Other Document(s)")

* Please attach all documents directly to your application, with the exception of letters of recommendation. The letters should be submitted hardcopy to: Harper College, Attn: Human Resources, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067; or via email to: jobs@harpercollege.edu

Candidates must apply online for consideration at: https://jobs.harpercollege.edu

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

* Official transcripts required upon hire

** Criminal Background required for employment

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages applications from women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities.

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