Director of AppELS Institute

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Nov 19, 2024

Request to Recruit

Position Title	Director of AppELS Institute
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	Yes
Provide Rank	Adjunct Instructor
Position Number	093791
Department	College of Arts and Sciences - 250000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	MA in TESOL, Second Language Acquisition, or related discipline Working proficiency in an additional language other than English Ability to work with both University and Community members (K-12 as well as Community organizations)
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Professional working proficiency in Spanish Experience working in community outreach Experience teaching in higher education
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Director of the AppELS Institute will provide vision and leadership to support English language learners in Boone, Hickory, and the surrounding region. The AppELS director will oversee the development of a community-based English language program, including program and curriculum development, strategic planning, recruitment and marketing, and the development of policies and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities of the position include: Provide community-based ESL courses and collaborate with community partners to provide ESL classes to a diverse community of English learners at the Boone and Hickory campuses Participate in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Culture's (Teaching English Speakers Other Languages) TESOL minor Teach one course per year in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Support service learning activities associated with community-based ESL courses offered by the AppELS program Collaborate with community organizations and educators to inform the community on pathways to Higher Education Hire, supervise, train and evaluate any instructional and support staff that may eventually be hired Conduct meetings and workshops for communication and professional growth or arrange external professional development as needed Create and implement strategic planning initiatives that align with the university, the College, and the department, and track initiatives Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure consistency in the delivery of all programs Consult with relevant academic and campus administrative departments as needed Collaborate with the College of Art and Sciences Counsel, Office of International Programs, and other relevant units as needed
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	8:00-5:00 but may vary, with a primary duty station of Boone campus
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$60,000-$65,000 (commensurate on experience & education)
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	09/03/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	09/18/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List of References Unofficial Transcripts
Search Chair Name	Paul Worley
Search Chair Email	worleypm@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47889
Posting Number	201501502P