Coordinator of World Languages Teacher Education

Illinois State University; Normal, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University seeks a Coordinator of World Languages Teacher Education to provide leadership for the department’s World Languages Teacher Education program. The role includes mentoring and professional development for Teacher Education majors through Student Teaching, under the Chairs and committees’ guidance.

You will coordinate with Undergraduate Studies, Undergraduate Committees, and College of Education entities to ensure program quality and alignment with policy, while

Qualifications

• MA or Ph.D. in World Languages Education or other terminal degree in related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching in a public school setting for a minimum of three years.
• Native or near-native proficiency in French, German, or Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of educational initiatives including teacher evaluation and culturally responsive teaching.
• Ability to identify, manage, and analyze programmatic data for reporting and presentation.
• Ability to work with latitude and independence of action.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to implement program policies consistently and equitably.
• Ability to create informational reports about student and instructor activities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual, pedagogical, and administrative leadership for the Department's World Languages Teacher Education program.
• Mentor, program, and develop Teacher Education majors through Student Teaching.
• Coordinate with Department Chair, Advisory Committee, Undergraduate Studies, and College of Education entities to align curriculum and outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Language proficiency

Education

MA or PhD in World Languages Education

Job description

Title: Coordinator of World Languages Teacher Education
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Coordinator of World Languages Teacher Education, under the direction of the Chair, in consultation with Department Advisory Committee, and in coordination with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Undergraduate Studies Committee, and the appropriate entities in the College of Education, provides intellectual, pedagogical, and administrative leadership for the Department's World Languages Teacher Education program. The Coordinator provides mentoring, programming, and professional development for Teacher Education majors leading up to and through their Student Teaching experience.

University Benefit Highlights

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$53,0000 - $60,000 annually/9 mo, pro-rated for case load

Required Qualifications

1. MA or Ph.D. or other terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D.) in World Languages Education or a closely related field.
2. Evidence of effective teaching in a public school setting for a minimum of three years.
3. Native or near-native proficiency in French, German, or Spanish
4. Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills.
5. Knowledge of educational initiatives including teacher evaluation and culturally responsive teaching.
6. Ability to identify, manage, and analyze programmatic data for the purposes of written reporting and presentation.
7. Ability to work with considerable latitude and independence of action.
8. Ability to work effectively and in a professional manner with students, staff, and faculty.
9. Ability to implement program policies consistently and equitably.
10. Ability to create informational reports about student and instructor activities.
11. Valid driver's license
12. Ability to travel within the state of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Native or near-native proficiency in French, German, or Spanish and knowledge of an additional language (French, German, and/or Spanish) preferred.
2. Knowledge of current best practices teaching heritage language learners.
3. Experience in leadership roles, preferably in the field of education.

Work Hours

Core work hours require availability during the school day for student teacher observations and other critical meetings. Occasional evening or weekend hours as business need dictates.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Susan Hildebrandt
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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