Instructor, Intensive English Program (Part Time, CPE)

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for teaching all levels and skills of ESL classes in the Intensive English Program (IEP) to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Reviews and designs program curriculum and materials and prepares class assignments. Evaluates learning outcomes and advises IEP students for retention and or progression to KSU matriculation. Assists in program administration under the supervision of the IEP director. Fluency in a designated language may be required to assist students in the assigned program.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:

1. Prepares lessons, conducts assessments, and may teach up to 18 weekly contact class hours in IEP
2. Teaches assigned contact class hours in the IEP per scheduling guidelines, classes may be assigned at any level and skill, instruction includes all lesson preparation, assessment, and student interaction
3. May assist with new student orientation and placement testing
4. Attends a minimum of two IEP staff meetings per session
5. May review and designs program curriculum and materials
6. May advise prospective students and assist with IEP enrollment
7. May advise IEP students for retention in the IEP and progression to KSU matriculation
8. Conducts end-of-session testing
9. Maintains adequate professional development and may lead occasional professional development workshops for other IEP instructors
10. May participate in IEP cultural events and activities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Required Experience

Six (6) months relevant work experience in an English language program

Additional Requirements

Internationally recognized TESOL certification (such as DELTA or CELTA)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field

Preferred Experience

One (1) year of instructional experience in an international setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to teach English language learners of all levels, and in all skill areas
• Able to apply principles of second language pedagogy to the IEP curriculum, and design appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and syllabi
• Able to communicate the mission, structure, and design of the program to students and other stakeholders
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of a second language

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Google suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1%-24% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.