Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2016-012



Position: Instructional Coordinator
Salary: $N/5/D-N/8/D $17,643.00- $19,880.00PA
Benefits: Position is eligible for housing and transportation benefits
Opening Date: November 4, 2015
Closing Date: December 3, 2015
Location:

Chuuk Campus/Intructional
P.O. Box 879
Weno, Chuuk FM 96942

Mission Statement:

The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.

Core Values:

Duties:

Coordinates instructional programs, courses, workshops, and trainings for the campus; acts as liaison between administration (VPIA’s Office) and instructional faculty; supervises instructional faculty; may teaches one class per semester; serves on committees as assigned. Provides effective communication between the campus and Dean of Academic Program Office. Also promotes effective communication between the campus faculty and faculty in the same content area throughout the college. Will coordinate areas such as; professional development, student instructional and advising issues, classroom management and curriculum development and library services. Will communicate with the Director of Career and Technical Education and Dean of Academic Programs. Program Development: Develops credit and non-credit academic certificate or degree programs; develops and revises course outlines in all subject areas; develops non-credit training or workshops designed for the private and public sector and other members of the community; acts as liaison between the campus and the community with regard to programs, courses, workshops, and trainings; researches, writes and edits grant proposals that pertain to program development; informs all faculty and staff of current, new and revised programs at the National and other state campuses with regard to program development; attends relevant training courses, workshops, conferences and seminars. This position is supervised on a day to day basis by the dean of campus and is responsible administratively to the Vice President for Instructional Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education or related field from a US accredited institution. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.Two years of experience in program/curriculum development; successful grant/proposal writing for privately and publicly funded programs; educational administration. Two years experience working with ESL students preferred. Must have proficiency in computers; good oral and written communication skills; supervisory skill, team work ability and cultural competence are 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:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

  1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 5 pages);
  2. COM-FSM application form
  3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
  4. Copies college transcripts for all degrees earned;
  5. A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
  6. A brief teaching philosophy

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office

College of Micronesia-FSM

P. O. Box 159

Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until December 3, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.


The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply