Miami Dade College is hiring: Part-Time Lab Instructor, EAP Speech/Writing/Forei

Overview

The Part-Time Lab Instructor provides academic support in the delivery of instruction and assists students in non-transfer credit Speech and Writing Labs.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation to students at the beginning of each semester on lab policies and requirements, and guides students to use software for educational, academic purposes
• Plans and coordinates the use of equipment and materials for learning activities
• Provides instructional assistance for improving proficiency in listening-speaking, writing, grammar and accent reduction to students in EAP Speech and Writing Labs
• Provides tutoring and assistance to foreign language student for successful completion of lab program
• Provides lab instruction and academic support through tutorials, lectures and demonstrations to students
• Tailors lab instruction and resources to meet specific needs of students
• Designs, teaches, supervises and marks lab assignments
• Develops workshops and/or group improvement sessions for speech and writing skills practice and development
• Provides feedback and recommendations to the Lab Manager and Department Chairperson on the effectiveness of current and proposed lab software and resources
• Coordinates lab instruction and content with full-time and adjunct classroom Faculty
• Provides regular feedback to classroom Faculty on student performance in the labs, including specific needs and areas for improvement
• Supports Lab Manager in delivery of lab instructional objectives and daily overall operation of facilities
• Provides documentation of student progress
• Generates student reports for final grade input
• Documents and reports inoperative program(s), computer malfunction(s), lab incidents and complaints
• Provides support with registration and basic advisement
• Attends trainings and required meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English Literature, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of teaching experience or tutoring experience
• Bilingual; fluency in a language other than English
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Possess an aptitude for teaching and interest in working with students who are learning English as a second language
• Knowledge of computer applications and educational technologies for academic support
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.