ESOL Instructor/Program Assistant (Part-time)

The University of Southern Maine seeks applicants for a part-time (20 hours/week) position as an ESOL Instructor and Program Assistant for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program on the Portland campus.

The ESOL Program Assistant (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uHFYxMW-mxEk-yWgdWVkzdf2DzNoLuh3/view?usp=sharing) will teach in the ESOL Program and assist the program director. The Program Assistant teaches one course each semester (fall, spring, and summer), assists with administration of the program, responds to inquiries, and provides program information to walk-in prospective students. Other responsibilities include maintaining the program webpages, updating social media and promoting its use, and overseeing placement assessments and the relevant data. In addition, the Program Assistant conducts outreach to faculty departments and community partners to promote courses and to suggest resources as needed, The Program Assistant participates in relevant committees and collaborative cross-department groups, presentations, and workshops.

This is a part-time position on our Portland Campus with an annual salary up to $22,000.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd\co\f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3~) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in TESOL and/or relevant field, and/or Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.
• At least five years' experience teaching composition and English for Speakers of Other Languages at at least a secondary school level, including at least two semesters as instructor of record in a higher education setting in ESOL and/or composition.
• Strong understanding of higher education academic writing standards and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Expertise in adult and higher education ESOL pedagogy, academic writing, reading comprehension, and grammar and editing instructional methods.
• Experience with website content development and maintenance and social media content creation and administration.
• Experience teaching with Brightspace, or other online learning management system, Google Suite, and other educational technology and social media tools.
• Experience working in culturally, educationally, and linguistically diverse settings.
  
  

License/Certifications

• Valid Maine motor vehicle's license
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of Greater Portland's refugee and immigrant population.
• Certification in TESOL, ELL Teaching, or CELTA.
• Experience with learning a second language.
  
  

To apply, click on 'Apply Now' or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
  
  

As the ESOL Instructor/Program Assistant works to support and engage with diverse and underrepresented populations, application materials should reflect an understanding of, and experience with, a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by October 6, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email ([email protected]) or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).