Duties: Teach from 12 to 15 contact hours of ESL and English courses per week with one to four preparations in the division of Languages and Literature. Courses include a combination of ESL/developmental courses, English Composition, English Literature, Communication, and Media Studies. Tutoring or program administrative appointments may be offered in conjunction with a reduced teaching load. Teaching classes in accordance with the goals and objectives of the course as described in the course outline. Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and student learning outcomes/grades, in accordance with COM-FSM regulations. Submitting records to Chairperson after the end of the semester/session. Keeping at least 5 office hours per week. Participating in one standing committee; may be asked to participate in adhoc committees. Advising students. Participating in special College functions such as graduation. Participating in Division activities. This includes meetings, curriculum development and developing procedures for improving current classes. Participating in assessment activities. Participating in professional development. Attending to additional needs of the College or the community as agreed upon by the faculty member in consultation with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from a US accredited institution in English, TESOL, Linguistics, ESL or Educated [or related degree] with a specialty in TESOL/ESL, literacy, literature, developmental Education, Composition/Rhetoric, or Reading. Masters degree from an accredited US institution is preferred. Applicants must have two years of full-time teaching at the post-secondary level and experience with establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes. Two years experience teaching college level with ESL students and two years experience in living overseas from the applicant’s homeland is preferred. Ability to give evidence of exemplary teaching ability, initiative, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity is essential.

Contact: Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Process: Applicants must submit an interest letter, resume, COM-FSM Employment Application form, official transcripts, a brief teaching philosophy, and 3 up to date letters of recommendation to Human Resources Office at the address above or send via E-mail to hro@comfsm.fm no later than July 29, 2010. Applications will be reviewed immediately following closing.