Specialist in Applied Linguistics

Specialist in Applied Linguistics
6706BR
Student Affairs
English Language Center

Detailed Job Description
Note: This position reports across the entire calendar year. The ELC program offers courses year-round. Instruction occurs in RIT fall, spring, and summer terms.

The specialist in applied linguistics designs, prepares, and teaches English for Academic Purposes courses (English as an Additional Language), in a variety of linguistic skill areas, at all proficiency levels. The specialist creates new course materials and assists in the coordination of instruction by participating in regular planning, assessment and coordination meetings. The specialist assists in providing a socially engaging cross-cultural environment by leading and participating in cultural events with students.
The position requires a creative, collaborative individual who is deeply committed to creating an engaging and rich learning environment for a variety of students from around the world.

The Specialist in Applied Linguistics will:

• Teach 16-20 contact hours at any proficiency level and in any curricular area, including planning and creating new materials and updating established program materials.
• Collaborate with peers to coordinate instruction and to provide an engaging program of cultural activities.
• Participate in collective coordination, evaluation and revision of teaching materials and assessments for the entire ELC curriculum.
• Maintain active knowledge of the field in order to provide creative, innovative and engaging instruction.
• Assist in mentoring part-time instructors, interns and student assistants as needed.

Department/College Description
RITs English Language Center offers a comprehensive, intensive academic program that provides English language instruction in a cross-cultural learning environment to prepare international students for success in graduate and undergraduate study. The English Language Center is within the Division of Student Affairs, which provides programs that enhance development and promote a send of community on campus for all.


Required Minimum Qualifications
Education
Masters degree (MA, MS or MS.Ed.) in TESL or Applied Linguistics; or Masters degree 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.

Experience
Minimum of 2 years teaching college-level international students at a variety of levels of English language proficiency and in a variety of courses.

Skills

• 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

Preferred experience

• Experience with course design for both in-person and online instruction
• Experience working in a team environment
• Teaching or living experience outside of the USA

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Application Documents

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 the search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. Applicants must include a portfolio of work which includes sample teaching materials, lesson plans and/or unit plans with narratives that explain how the materials were designed and used. (Max Size per attachment is 5MB)

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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.Govjeid-8bdb6731d17c3045a240c0ddf1f9662c