Location: Loudonville, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Positions Posted On: Wed Mar 5 2025 Job Description:
Siena College is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach a Summer 2025 graduate course, TESL 515, and a Fall 2025 graduate course, TESL 519. See course descriptions and meeting times below.
TESL 515 Language and Identity in the Multicultural Classroom, Summer II (July 8 - August 18)
This asynchronous course provides a conceptual framework to examine the roles of language, culture, and identity in the multicultural classroom. We will consider the perception of language as an asset and source of conflict at home, in schools, and across communities. Candidates will study different linguistic and cultural groups representative of those across NYS, paying particular attention to attributes of collectivistic cultures that inform teaching within the local context. Additionally, we will explore classroom dynamics in a multilingual environment, including the intersectionality of race, gender, socioeconomics, and immigrant status. Candidates will develop a deeper understanding of sociolinguistic factors that contribute to a culturally responsive classroom that yields equitable achievement outcomes for linguistically diverse students. (15 hours field work required)
TESL 519 Methods and Materials for Bilingual Instruction and Assessment, Fall (September 3 - December 14)
This asynchronous course prepares candidates to teach and assess literacy in students' home and new languages. We will approach biliteracy and translanguaging practices with the view of language as an asset, and we will analyze and evaluate course content through a lens of equity. Specifically, we will explore effective methods of instruction and assessment of ELLs' skills in English and their native language in the bilingual classroom. As we discuss theories and components of reading, candidates will deepen their knowledge of reading processes in learners' first and new languages. Through a comparative analysis of English and the native language, we will survey and evaluate texts and instructional materials to promote native language literacy development. As we consider strategies and tools for instruction and assessment, candidates will create an annotated bibliography of resources to support native language arts and bilingual instruction. Additionally, candidates will create a series of differentiated lesson plans using authentic texts and materials, including print and digital resources. Class projects and outcomes will be differentiated to reflect the native languages of NYS English language learners represented among course participants. This course requires 15 hours of field work, at least 10 of which should be dedicated to supervised instruction or tutoring in a world language other than English. (15 hours field experience required)
Both TESL 515 and TESL 519 are set to meet in a fully online, asynchronous format through the Learning Management System Canvas.
For more information about the Education Programs at Siena College, visit our website:
https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/
Salary $1,333.34 per contact hour
The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.
Job Requirements:
Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education or related field and exhibit a commitment to undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. They should be bilingual (English/Spanish) and able to communicate in both spoken and written languages. Demonstrated knowledge of New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and Multilingual Learner Program models required. Prior college-level online (asynchronous) teaching experience is preferred.
A background screening will be required.
Additional Information:
Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.
Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.
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