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Temporary Staff Vacancy Announcement

The English Language Institute invites applications for a Temporary Instructor for the Fall session (August 21-December 22, 2023). . Instructors within the English Language Institute (ELI) are held to a high professional standard of academic responsibility that values compassionate teaching, an active interest in the current best practices within the field of TESOL, and participation in the review and continuing improvement of the program. The obligations contracted for ELI instructors are consistent with those set out for the faculty employed at the University of Montana.

Essential Duties

• Provide in-person classroom instruction per contracted dates and times.
• Collaborate to develop syllabi and daily lesson plans that follow the established curriculum.
• Compile and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, and reflections in the institute’s shared files.
• Follow ELI policies for student attendance, grading, and assessment.
• Submit a representative weekly schedule, which includes two office hours (either in-person or virtual), to the Academic Director by the first day of classes.
• Attend meetings for lesson evaluation, planning sessions, and other required faculty meetings.
• Dedicate time to the evaluation of learners as well as the curriculum and program, administering assessment tools as needed.
• Evaluate and communicate student progress throughout the course to students.
• Advise students who are struggling or having problems succeeding in class.
• Cooperate and collaborate with the Academic Director, Program Assistant, Faculty Assistant, ELI colleagues, and other GEO staff.
• Report directly to the Academic Director.

Additional Duties and Service

• Be responsible for ELI duties assigned by the Academic Director, such as maintenance of the ELI library, recruitment and assignment of conversation partners, and/or administration of iTEP exams.
• Participate in the assessment of the effectiveness of existing program design, curricula, and materials and make recommendations for necessary adjustments.
• Remain current on new developments and trends in the field of TESOL, and give or attend workshops or lectures for ELI faculty.
• Advocate for ELI and international students at the University of Montana to foster their successful integration in academic and social activities, whenever possible.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with innovative approaches to language teaching
• Genuine commitment to students, teaching, and the profession
• Native-like proficiency in English

Minimum Required Experience

• Advanced degree (master’s) with a specialization in TESOL or related field
• At least 2 years of successful ESL/EFL professional teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 120-hour TESOL/TEFL certification
• International teaching experience

About the English Language Institute and UM

The English Language Institute (ELI) serves English language learners seeking to improve their language proficiency to achieve personal, professional, or academic goals. Located at the University of Montana, the ELI offers an intensive English program focused on developing each student’s ability to thrive in an academic English setting. The ELI also provides in-person and virtual customized short-term programs that incorporate university-level subjects, lectures, and research into culturally aware classrooms.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube
• City of Missoula
  • Video: There's This Place
  • Destination Missoula
  • Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

Position Details

Position Title: Temporary Instructor

Position Number: Temporary

Department: English Language Institute

Work Schedule: Part-time 0.37 FTE (15 Hours a week), Fall Session

Varied work schedule.

Salary: $22-$25/hr

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.

How to Apply

Open Until Filled. Application review has begun, but applications are still being accepted.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

Required Licenses: Registered Nurses
• Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse.

• BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

• ACLS preferred.