Teaching Faculty II - NOTICE OF FILING

Job Summary:

The Teaching Faculty in Chinese Language will teach two to three language courses per semester as part of the Chinese Language program in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. The person hired into this position will also be expected to participate in creating the content and materials of new, advanced Chinese language courses and be willing to plan and participate in other various activities to enhance the Chinese language program.

Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 5% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• 50% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 10% Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• 5% Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
• 5% Provide formal and/or informal advising on students' academic and career direction.
• 5% Teaching Chinese Language courses.

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Education:

Preferred
PhD
PhD degree in applied linguistics, language education, linguistics, second language acquisition or a related field required.

Qualifications:

One year of pre- or post-degree experience teaching Chinese to English speakers at the college level required.
Experience teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced Chinese language courses preferred.
Experience in supervising teaching assistants and curriculum development is preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

A competitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application, or available workers, wages and/or working conditions, may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following address:
U.S Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room N-5311
Washington, DC 20210

How to Apply:

The position has been filled. This posting is mandatory to meet a United States Department of Labor requirement. See the job posting for more details.
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Jenn Hekman at [email protected].
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Please also submit the following in one PDF document:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement on teaching philosophy and a description of experience mentoring or advising students at the college level
3. Link to a 50-minute teaching demonstration video
4. Summary of teaching evaluations
5. Three letters of recommendation
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Charo D'Etcheverry
[email protected]
608-262-2291
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty II(TL026)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

294885-AS

 
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