Temple Hiring Assistant Director, Language Learning Services - Penntesoleast : Job Details

The Assistant Director/Language Learning Services develops and manages a suite of academic support services aimed at supporting language learners, including:

• tutoring for writing and reading in the target languages
• a program of in-center workshops related to language and communication
• weekly language tables for ongoing language practice

This person takes primary responsibility for recruiting, hiring, developing and evaluating a group of approximately 20 graduate and undergraduate students who work in these programs. The incumbent also oversees daily operations for these programs, making work schedules, establishing policies and procedures, designing instructional materials, and so forth.

The Assistant Director contributes to a variety of SSC-wide projects, programs and activities, and works to develop a fair and supportive environment for language-learners at Temple University. The Assistant Director seeks to identify and remove barriers to success for English language learners, and advocates for English language learners and students who speak diverse forms of English.

The AD serves as a resource for university-wide projects where expertise in language learning is required, serving on committees and project teams outside of the SSC and contributing to efforts to improve the experiences and outcomes of language learners and international students.

Required Education & Experience: Master's degree in TESOL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field, and at least two (2) combined years of relevant experience working in a university writing center or academic support center, and in teaching language acquisition courses at the college level. Experience developing or coordinating academic support programs.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with current research in TESOL, linguistics, applied linguistics or foreign language instruction.
• Familiarity with inclusive and interactive pedagogical practices.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning; Experience developing and leading interactive courses or development programs.
• Ability to work effectively on collaborative/team-based projects.
• Ability to train, develop, and supervise a team of student workers.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and client services skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred: Experience leading a teacher-development program.

Temple University is committed to equality and diversity, and is an equal opportunities employer.