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Position Title
Community ESL Teacher – Louisville
About this Opportunity
Lifetime Learning is welcoming applications for a part-time ESL
instructor to teach beginning and intermediate community ESL
classes in the evenings (twice a week) in Louisville,
KY.
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Appointment Type
Other
Length of Appointment
Less than a semester
Description
Ball State University is seeking a part-time ESL instructor to
teach beginning and intermediate community ESL classes in the
evenings (twice a week) in Louisville, KY. Course
development support and pedagogical mentoring will be provided.
Start date: August 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and a minimum of one year of teaching experience
at the K-12 level, community education level, and/or university
level, in or outside of the U.S.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in English, TESOL, Education, and/or TESOL
certificate. Experience teaching community ESL .
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education
verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.
Department
Division of Lifetime Learning:175030
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401285F
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Desired Start Date
08/01/2024
Position End Date
10/03/2024
Posting Date
05/16/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/14/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will
continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a
sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is
filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to
applicants.)
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official
transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required
at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification
will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare
and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications
and experiences align with the elements of the position description
(or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe
how you have demonstrated a commitment to our Universitys enduring
values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a
commitment to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity
in people, ideas, and opinions.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
Undergraduate Transcripts
Master’s Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation 1
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