Hello All!
I am excited to share that we are hiring a Part-time Professional Writing Tutor specifically to serve our multilingual students. Farmingdale State College is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution serving nearly 10,000 students in close proximity to New York City and accessible by public transportation. From a professional standpoint, it is a great community to be part of and very supportive of students. This is an on-campus position.
Here is a link to the job posting: https://farmingdale.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=169696
The full description is below, and we accept applications until the position is filled.
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Farmingdale State College Job Posting: Part-Time Professional Tutor for Multilingual Learners – Writing Center Farmingdale State College Job Posting: Part-Time Professional Tutor for Multilingual Learners – Writing Center farmingdale.interviewexchange.com |
Job Description: Professional Tutors provide high-quality tutoring to multilingual learners for the Writing Center. The ideal Professional Tutor for Multilingual Learners is friendly and approachable, responsible and reliable, organized and efficient, and can work with a diverse student body while always maintaining a professional demeanor. This position requires an understanding of and demonstrated experience with best practices and theories related to teaching multilingual learners.
Under the supervision of the Director of the Writing Center, the incumbent will provide on-campus and remote tutoring for multilingual learners; participate in, and assist with facilitating, Writing Center workshops and events; co-teach Summer Bridge writing courses; assist the Director with building an intensive academic English summer series; participate in campus-wide events; and help to develop and lead staff training. The Professional Tutor will advocate for and uphold the educational mission of the college.
The ideal candidate should also have solid interpersonal communication skills combined with a genuine desire to assist students. Professional Tutors work directly with students to assist them at every stage of the writing process and includes supporting students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The Professional Tutor may also tutor writing in other classes, help with special tutoring-related projects, or other duties as assigned by the Director.
A minimum of two years tutoring or teaching experience is required. All degrees and certificates must be awarded by time of hire. Candidates should have a firm understanding of the College’s educational mission which reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications. In your cover letter, please include an experience related to your educational journey, teaching/tutoring philosophy, and demonstrated experience with multilingual learners. Proof of earned certification, references, and undergraduate/graduate transcripts demonstrating proficiency in course material will need to be provided.
This is a part-time, temporary, professional staff position. Weekend or evening work may be required as needed.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College’s many community partners.
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree in ESL or TESOL, or a related subject, such as linguistics. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree combined with a TEFL/TESOL or other equivalent certification and/or professional experience are highly encouraged to apply.
- Minimum of two years of experience. Undergraduate tutoring or teaching assistant (TA) experience may be considered if directly related to teaching multilingual learners. Graduate research in areas pertaining to multilingual education, rhetoric and composition, linguistics, and English will be considered.
- Ability to teach learning, reading, speaking, and writing strategies to students.
- Understanding of and demonstrated experience with best practices and theories related to TESOL/TEFL.
- Experience with programming and events.
- Knowledge of major citation styles: APA, Chicago, and MLA.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Concern for student needs in a demanding academic context as well as flexibility, patience, and professional integrity.
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
- Enthusiasm for teaching English language skills and a genuine desire to assist students.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Received, or currently pursuing, a Master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) or a Master’s degree combined with a TEFL/TESOL or other equivalent certification.
- Three years of experience providing tutoring or the delivery of instruction to multilingual learners.
- Previous experience teaching or creating and facilitating workshops.
- Multilingual or working proficiency of a language other than English.
Additional Information:
SALARY: $30/hour
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VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
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Farmingdale State College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
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Application Instructions:
Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of this page. We require the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- URL: www.farmingdale.edu/employment
Only applications submitted online will be accepted, no phone calls please.
Alicia Brienza
Director
Writing Center
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2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
farmingdale.edu