--- Forwarded Message from "JFDP" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 13:08:09 -0500 >From: "JFDP" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: JOB- ESL Instructor for Balkan/Eurasian University Faculty Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) ESL Instructor Chisinau, Moldova and Belgrade, Serbia Position Description SUMMARY: The American Language Center, a subsidiary of American Councils for International Education in Chisinau, Moldova, along with the American Councils office in Belgrade, Serbia seek English language instructors for a short immersion program for university faculty from Eurasia and the Balkans. Instructors will teach small groups of faculty from the Junior Faculty Development Program, content-based classes to prepare them for a year-long program at U.S. universities. Instructors would be expected to participate in an EFL methods pre-program training course and develop course syllabi for the month-long program. The contract for the Chisinau Program will begin mid-June and end August 1, 2003. The contract for the Belgrade Program will begin early June and end late July, 2003. This summer language program provides an intensive English language learning opportunity, including living in a community with English learners to create an English environment, and speaking only English during the program's duration. The position requires teaching three classes per day, five days per week and with expectation that instructors will interact with learners during weekends and non-teaching times. Instructors should have a high interest in learning about other cultures, be willing to participate in an intense English immersion environment, take initiative, and hold a high standard of professionalism, both within and outside of the classroom. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Participate in a 3-5-day training seminar on EFL methods and practice. * Teach a class in one of the following areas to three groups of students five days per week over a four week period (approximately 10 students per group).: Higher Education in the U.S., U.S. Academic Research, US Cultural Geography, US History, Campus Life and Pop Culture, Academic Writing * Design and implement the syllabus for an individual course. * Hold regular daily office hours * Participate in cultural events with students. * Interact regularly with students at meals and informal gatherings (welcome party, city tour, etc.) * Evaluate student's work and assist in conducting entrance and exit language examinations. QUALIFICATIONS: * Masters degree - English language acquisition, educational administration, educational leadership, international relations, history, American studies, or any related field * A minimum of two years' experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level * Experience with international students * Willingness to teach English (as a language) through content-based instruction. To Apply for the Chisinau Program: Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, and list of references to [log in to unmask] with "JFDP ESL Teacher" in the subject line by April 11, 2003. To Apply for the Belgrade Program: Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, and list of references to [log in to unmask] "JFDP ESL Teacher" in the subject line by April 11, 2003. Web-links: American Language Center in Moldova: http://www.iatp.md/accels/alc/index.html Junior Faculty Development Program: http://www.actr.org/jfdp American Councils for International Education: http://www.americancouncils.org