ESL TA position available

The Graduate School at UNC Chapel Hill invites applications for the position of English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant for the 2010-2011 academic year. This position focuses on graduate student development in the Preparing International Teaching Assistants Program (PITAP). PITAP is a series of courses which focuses on English language skills, cross-cultural communication skills, and pedagogical skills.

The ESL Teaching Assistant will co-teach PITAP courses. Specific tasks include:

* Assess the English language needs of PITAP students
* Develop and teach language and classroom communication lessons
* Create supporting materials and resources for students
* Coordinate support programs including undergraduate classroom and language consultants

Candidates need to be a current graduate student, preferred from communications, linguistics, and education programs with a focus on culture, teaching, and/or linguistic development. Prior ESL teaching experience is required. Expected time commitment is 15-20 hours per week for the full academic year. Compensation and benefits provided.

To apply, please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references on or before April 23, 2010 to:

Brian Rybarczyk, Ph.D.

Director, Preparing International Teaching Assistants Program

brybar@unc.edu