Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2019-048



Position: Instructor- Education
Salary:

N/3/C –N/6/A $16,131.00-$17,819.00 PA

Benefits: Position is eligible for housing and transportation benefits
Opening Date: February 15,2019
Closing Date: March 22, 2019
Location:

Kosrae Campus/Instructional
P.O. Box 37
Tofol, Kosrae  96944

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:

Teach 12 to 15 contact hours per week with one to four preparations of education courses. Courses include but not limited to ED 215-Introduction to Exceptional Children, ED 211-Classroom Methods, ED 215-Intro to Language Teaching, ED 330-Classroom Management, ED 302-Social Study Methods, ED 338-Special Needs in the classroom, and ED 200w-Workshop.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 Instructional Coordinator 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 ad hoc committees. 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:

Earned Master’s degree from a US accredited college in education or acceptable related fields with two years of college full time teaching experience and experience with establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes. Ability to give evidence of exemplary teaching ability, initiative, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity are essential.  Special skills, abilities and knowledge: Create and reach student learning outcomes, lesson plans; communicate effectively; analyze, interpret and use sound logic and judgement in application of a variety of teaching methods/strategies; work with diverse faculty, staff, and students; work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions. Two years’ experience in living overseas from the applicant’s homeland is preferred. Ability to work with students learning English as a second language. Possess experience working in a multicultural international setting with culturally diverse students. Gives evidence of exemplary teaching ability. Experience with establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Proffered experience teaching mathematics and social studies at least at the HS level

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 3 pages);
  2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
  3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
  4. Copies of 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 March  15, 2019_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