Professional Content Specialist, ESL (Part-Time)

Monmouth University is seeking applications for part-time ESL Professional Content Specialists in the Tutoring and Writing Services department.

We are seeking certified instructors to provide English language instruction to a wide variety of non-native English language speakers.

Professional Content Specialists are faculty members with strong teaching backgrounds and knowledge in content specific disciplines. They are committed to helping students by providing positive tutorial experiences in these content areas: sciences (biology/chemistry/physics), math (college algebra through calculus), or business (financial/managerial accounting/economics/business finance/money, credit, finance) or teaching ESL, TESOL, or TOEFL prep experience to adult learners.

The goal of each tutorial is to assist students in developing strategies that will help strengthen their knowledge, develop transferable learning skills, and achieve academic success.

This is an in-person, on campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit the Tutoring Services webpage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide academic support for First Year Advising referrals, Department of Disability Services referrals, probationary students, and students who receive MEWS notifications.
• Provide individual tutorial sessions.
• Learn how to use Navigate360 to document student attendance and notes about each tutorial session.
• Attend Tutoring Service meetings and training sessions as required.
• Communicate regularly with the Director about student progress and report any concerns.
• Follow up with students as needed.

Enrichment Statement:

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• English as a Second Language certification.

• Commitment to helping students maximize their learning through tutoring sessions.

• Commitment to providing learning/study strategies in all areas.

• Commitment to providing positive student/teacher relationships.

• Willingness to utilize technology to enhance the learning experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience in conducting tutorials.
• Knowledge of different learning styles, modalities, and experience with students of diverse learning abilities.

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References

Special Instructions to Applicants:

We encourage candidates to include information in the cover letter that addresses their approach to teaching and their plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their position at Monmouth University.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Dorothy Cleary at dcleary@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5721

Note to Applicants:

Adjunct positions remain posted continuously to expand the university's pool of qualified adjunct faculty. Screening of applications will commence when an open position becomes available. Should a position become available, you will receive an email advising you of the next steps.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• Earned sick leave: Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Fitness Center- Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity
• Recreational & Cultural Activities- Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs
• University Bookstore discount- Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

Tutoring and Writing Services

Work Schedule:

4 to 8 hrs. p/ week

Total Weeks Per Year:

28

Expected Salary:

$24.00 per hour

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

N/A