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CLIP Instructor - 300420

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Persons employed in the title of CLIP Instructor shall be assigned to teach and perform related functions as part of the CUNY Language Immersion Program. CLIP Instructors are full-time, non-tenure track positions subject to annual reappointments. Please refer to Appendix D (“CUNY Start and CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) Instructors”) of the PSC-CUNY agreement for information regarding terms and conditions of employment. Appointment terms are from early September to early September.

CLIP is an intensive English language program for immigrant students who have been accepted to CUNY and who need to increase their academic English language proficiency in preparation for college classes. CLIP uses a sustained content-based approach with coursework centered on a theme and core texts. Instruction is designed to increase students’ English language skills as they broaden their overall background knowledge in topics that will prepare them for general education courses at CUNY. Classes meet 25 hours a week in day and evening sessions. Classes are offered either fully in-person or hybrid.

CLIP is operated collaboratively by the CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, and nine participating CUNY colleges: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, New York City College of Technology, Queensborough Community College, and York College. The anticipated vacancy to be filled with this search is located at Kingsborough Community College starting in the spring, 2025. However, CLIP Instructors can be assigned to teach at any of the participating colleges in order to meet program needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

+ Provide 25 hours of instruction a week in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking to a class of approximately 25 students.

+ Integrate instruction in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking with instruction in level-appropriate academic content in a sustained content-based curriculum.

+ Use an active learning, student-centered approach with frequent peer-peer and peer-instructor interaction.

+ Provide written and oral feedback on content development as well as linguistic components of student work.

+ Fulfill a portion of the 25 instructional hours and duties remotely using a mix of synchronous and asynchronous instruction in alignment with program guidelines, if assigned a hybrid or remote class schedule.

+ Maintain student records.

+ Participate in ongoing trainings in CLIP instructional approaches and the implementation of a CLIP curriculum.

+ Participate in instruction-related program support activities, such as scoring of program-wide exams and class placement.

+ Collaborate in activities that foster continuous program improvement and development.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Anticipated start date- September 3, 2025

Anticipated hours are expected to be Monday-Friday *4pm-10pm

*Includes 1 hr. prep time

Additional information about CLIP can be found at www.clip.cuny.edu .

QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and such other qualifications as may be necessary for the satisfactory performance of his/her instructional functions.

MA in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related field strongly preferred.

A minimum of one full fall or spring semester of teaching experience as a CLIP CET or CLIP Instructor at any participating college is preferred. Applicants who do not have a full semester of CLIP experience will be hired as a CLIP Continuing Education Teacher (CET) for a full fall or spring semester. A CET is an hourly position at 30 hours per week. CETs will receive professional development training in the CLIP curricula and instructional model. Upon successful completion of a full semester of service (up to 540 hours) as a CET, the CET will be eligible to be considered for appointment to a full-time CLIP Instructor position.

In addition, the preferred candidate will possess the educational and professional qualifications indicated below:

• Three years of teaching experience relevant to preparing ESL students for college level study

• Experience successfully developing and teaching content-based ESL curricula for academic purposes (integrating language instruction with academic content learning)

• Ability to effectively implement a prepared curriculum and adapt it to students’ needs

• Excellent class management and facilitation skills and ability to build a collaborative learning community

• Experience using a learner-centered approach

• Experience teaching non-fiction and fiction reading skills

• Experience teaching academic essay writing in response to reading

• Experience using synchronous and asynchronous platforms and tools to teach interactive hybrid and/or remote classes

• Interest and skills in innovative uses of instructional technology

• Sensitivity to and experience with teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students

• Flexible, creative, resourceful and able to work as part of a team

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback

COMPENSATION

$53,238- $55,243

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 30205 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

May 20, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30205

Location

Kingsborough Community College