Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2024-110
Yap Campus/Instructional
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943
College of Micronesia - FSM Mission Statement:
The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Values:
Master’s degree in Education or related field from a US accredited institution and two years of teaching experience at a community college level. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Must know how to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Online grading applications, and TracDat. Special skills, abilities and knowledge: Create and reach student learning outcomes, lesson plans; communicate effectively; analyze, interpret and use sound logic and judgment in application of a variety of teaching methods/strategies; work with diverse faculty, staff, and students; work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions. Two years’ experience in living overseas from the applicant’s homeland is preferred. Ability to work with students learning English as a second language. Possess experience working in a multicultural international setting with culturally diverse students. Gives evidence of exemplary teaching ability. Experience with establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Proffered experience teaching mathematics and social studies at least at the HS level. Experience with online teaching is essential.
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
- COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
- A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
- Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters;
- Court report (criminal background check) under six months old; and
- A brief teaching philosophy
Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:
Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941
(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)
Applications will be accepted until August 23, 2024 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.
The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.