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Specialist in Applied Linguistics
7958BR
Student Affairs
English Language Center

Detailed Job Description

• Teach 16-20 contact hours at any proficiency level and in any curricular area of the ELC program. Teaching includes design, planning and preparation of course materials including syllabi, course content, course tests, and grade reports.
• Participate in collective curriculum development and review, including analysis of instructional materials, assessment materials, student learning needs, and program learning outcomes.
• Participate in instructional coordination meetings, to ensure coherent progression of learning across proficiency levels.
• Participate in professional development meetings and assist in planning professional development.
• Assist in advising students and in planning cross-cultural projects and activities.

Department/College Description
The RIT English Language Center is an accredited language program, offering academically-focused English language courses to prepare international students for success in graduate and undergraduate study. The English Language Center program also provides a socially engaging cross-cultural learning environment to develop students confidence and cultural awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree (MA, MS or MS.Ed.) in TESL or Applied Linguistics is required; or equivalent Masters in related field with documented for-credit coursework in six areas: linguistics, culture and society, education theory, second-language pedagogy, second-language assessment, and a language teaching practicum. PhD applicants must also meet the subject-area equivalency requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching college-level international students at a variety of levels of English language proficiency and in a variety of courses.
• University-level teaching skills, demonstrating understanding of the linguistic requirements of undergraduate and graduate assignments across the university
• Knowledge of current theory and practice in linguistic analysis, language pedagogy and language assessment
• Ability to communicate effectively, engagingly, accessibly and empathetically in a cross-cultural setting, in particular with students who are developing English language skills
• Ability to design and revise work products collaboratively and in a team setting, building and maintaining effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
• Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 117A

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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