Graduate Preparation Program Instructors: English for Academic Purposes
Position overview
Position title: Instructor of English for Academic PurposesApplication Window
Open date: April 25, 2024
Next review date: Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Aug 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Division of Global Engagement at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for Instructors of English for Academic Purposes. Under the direction of Richard Hughey, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education and Global Engagement, the instructor will teach via in-person, three sections of one of the following three courses:
(1) Academic Writing
(2) Oral Communication
(3) Reading & Research Skills
The ability to commit to the high-paced and intensive nature of an academic preparation course is essential. The position will include the following duties:
- Plan daily lessons and teaching 3 to 4.5 hours each day or equivalent (total of 55-60 classroom hours).
- Attend weekly staff meetings; attending pre-course planning and orientation meetings.
- Assess student work consistently with agreed criteria.
- Organize and providing individual feedback to students on their individual work and group presentations.
- Maintain up-to-date records of work and attendance.
- Fulfill all other course-related duties as required.
Students are from a variety of international backgrounds and academic disciplines and will have English proficiency of a minimum 83 iBT or 7 IELTS. Many will have immediate assignments as teaching assistants with their respective academic departments or programs. Class sizes are expected to be between 15 and 25 students. Details of the course can be found at https://global.ucsc.edu/programming/student-programs/gradprep/index.html.
Important Dates:
- August 19: Orientation (morning welcome)
- August 20 to September 12: Teaching
- September 13: Grading and assessment reports.
- TBD: Instructional staff planning meetings
Applicants with expertise in teaching in university-based intensive English for Academic Purposes programs are strongly encouraged to apply.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
Division of Global Engagement: https://global.ucsc.edu/index.html
Qualifications
M.A./M.S.; or alternatively a B.A./B.S. combined with a post-graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a minimum of one year of teaching at the university/college level. Applicable degree fields are applied linguistics or a TESOL-related field. Equivalent foreign degrees will be considered.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include three professional references. along with their contact information. The committee may conduct reference checks for the candidates who are under serious consideration.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Help contact: globalprogramming@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
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If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.
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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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