LINGUIST List 12.229

Mon Jan 29 2001

Jobs: FL/ESL Education: Asst Prof, U of Alabama, USA

Editor for this issue: Michael Appleby <michaellinguistlist.org>

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1. Dr.B.Joyce Stallworth, FL/ESL Education (K-12): Asst Prof at U of Alabama, USA

Rank of Job: assistant professor
Areas Required: FL/ESL Education (K-12)
Other Desired Areas: 
University or Organization: The University of Alabama
Department: College of Education
State or Province: Alabama
Country: USA
Final Date of Application: until position is filled
Contact: Dr. B. Joyce Stallworth jstallwobamaed.ua.edu

Address for Applications:
Box 870232, The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Alabama 35487
U.S.A.

Position: Assistant Professor of Foreign Language/English as a Second
Language Education (Tenure-Track)

Qualifications:

* Earned Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or related field with
specialization in (1) Foreign Language Education and (2) English as a
Second Language or TESOL Education
* At least 3 years teaching experience in K-12 schools
* Ability to pursue a research agenda and external funding
* Ability to teach courses in foreign language and ESL theory and
methods, assessment, and linguistics
* Ability to work closely with Arts and Sciences faculty
* Ability to teach from a multicultural perspective
* Ability to integrate technology into instruction
* Commitment to collaborative approaches
* Bilingualism preferred
* Knowledge of distance learning and other alternative delivery models
preferred
* Experience in school-based teacher education programs preferred

Responsibilities:

* Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in foreign language
education
* Teach graduate courses in ESL education
* Supervise practicum and internship experiences
* Maintain an active research record and pursue external funding
* Serve on student and faculty committees
* Advise students
* Participate in program development
* Collaborate with Professional Development Schools
* Provide service within the University, to state and local
educational agencies, and to related professional organizations

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Starting Date: August 16, 2001

Benefits:

* Health and Life Insurance
* TIAA-CREF Available
* Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama
* Summer employment possible
* International teaching opportunities possible

Application Deadline:

Review of applications began on Dec. 11, 2000, and will continue until
the position is filled.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of application; vita; and names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of three references to Dr. B. Joyce Stallworth, Chair, FL/ESL
Search Committee, Box 870232, College of Education, University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.

The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply.
Title XV, Sec. 504 ADA Employer.