Ilisagvik College
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Foundational English
Ilisagvik College, Barrow, Alaska, United States
Overview
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Foundational English LOCATION: On Campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic Affairs WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm COMPENSATION: $68,333.10 - $90,325.85/year + Benefits, Exempt, Faculty Position CLOSING DATE: Until Filled Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. This description reflects the college values and community partnerships. Summary of Position
The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Foundational Studies in English is responsible for working with students pursuing academic or career and technical education studies to help these individuals strengthen and develop their fundamental English skills to enter post-secondary education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruct with various modes of delivery including videoconference and Moodle to conduct foundational English courses in Utqiaġvik, as well as eight remote village sites across the North Slope Borough of Alaska. Instruct foundational-level English courses at the basic level (pre-college) and companion workshop courses that support college-level writing. Instruct students both in a small group classroom setting and an individualized, computer-based, lab setting. Prepare and maintain updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum. Participate in student assessments, academic advising, and counseling that focuses on preparing potential students for post-secondary education. Liaise with Learning Resource Center (tutoring services) in Student Services to design supports for foundational students. Proxy English assessment entry tests such as Accuplacer. Participate in professional development, as appropriate. Maintain appropriate files and recordkeeping for grant reporting. Complete reports and presentations, and attend meetings and special events, as required. Actively contribute to College and community service including serving on committees and participating in College activities. Travel periodically as required for professional development or to assist with student assessment and academic support in outlying North Slope or other rural Alaska villages. Comply with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated professional teaching experience. Working experience that effectively used varied teaching methods for underprepared students. Knowledge and practical experience with distance-based instruction and best practices in instructional design. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check. Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College. Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community. Ability to support Ilisagvik College’s mission. Education/Certificates/Training
Required:
Instructor Level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, Education, Developmental Education, or related discipline. Assistant Professor Level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, Education, Developmental Education or related discipline and two years of post-secondary teaching experience. Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent. One year of demonstrated work experience in a rural Alaskan environment. One year of demonstrated experience coordinating and promoting distance delivery education. Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions
The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment. Benefits
Leave - 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Admin Leave. Retirement - Public Employees Retirement System. Health Insurance - Self-insured with Meritain Health; no-cost employee premium; dependent and deductible details provided. Life Insurance - $100,000 AD&D coverage at no cost to the employee. Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. If any questions, please contact jobs@ilisagvik.edu Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer Note
References to other roles and posting dates appear in the original content but are not included in this refined description to maintain focus on the Foundational English position.
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Foundational English LOCATION: On Campus in Utqiagvik, Alaska REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic Affairs WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm COMPENSATION: $68,333.10 - $90,325.85/year + Benefits, Exempt, Faculty Position CLOSING DATE: Until Filled Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. This description reflects the college values and community partnerships. Summary of Position
The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Foundational Studies in English is responsible for working with students pursuing academic or career and technical education studies to help these individuals strengthen and develop their fundamental English skills to enter post-secondary education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruct with various modes of delivery including videoconference and Moodle to conduct foundational English courses in Utqiaġvik, as well as eight remote village sites across the North Slope Borough of Alaska. Instruct foundational-level English courses at the basic level (pre-college) and companion workshop courses that support college-level writing. Instruct students both in a small group classroom setting and an individualized, computer-based, lab setting. Prepare and maintain updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum. Participate in student assessments, academic advising, and counseling that focuses on preparing potential students for post-secondary education. Liaise with Learning Resource Center (tutoring services) in Student Services to design supports for foundational students. Proxy English assessment entry tests such as Accuplacer. Participate in professional development, as appropriate. Maintain appropriate files and recordkeeping for grant reporting. Complete reports and presentations, and attend meetings and special events, as required. Actively contribute to College and community service including serving on committees and participating in College activities. Travel periodically as required for professional development or to assist with student assessment and academic support in outlying North Slope or other rural Alaska villages. Comply with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated professional teaching experience. Working experience that effectively used varied teaching methods for underprepared students. Knowledge and practical experience with distance-based instruction and best practices in instructional design. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check. Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College. Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community. Ability to support Ilisagvik College’s mission. Education/Certificates/Training
Required:
Instructor Level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, Education, Developmental Education, or related discipline. Assistant Professor Level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, Education, Developmental Education or related discipline and two years of post-secondary teaching experience. Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent. One year of demonstrated work experience in a rural Alaskan environment. One year of demonstrated experience coordinating and promoting distance delivery education. Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions
The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment. Benefits
Leave - 8 days of Personal Leave and paid Summer and Winter Admin Leave. Retirement - Public Employees Retirement System. Health Insurance - Self-insured with Meritain Health; no-cost employee premium; dependent and deductible details provided. Life Insurance - $100,000 AD&D coverage at no cost to the employee. Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. If any questions, please contact jobs@ilisagvik.edu Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Work Place and Equal Opportunity Employer Note
References to other roles and posting dates appear in the original content but are not included in this refined description to maintain focus on the Foundational English position.
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