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tempest.coedu.usf.edu>University or Organization: University of South Florida Department: Secondary Education Rank of Job: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: ESOL Description: NOTICE OF VACANCY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION #4182 FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION / ESOL University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida The Secondary Education Department at the University of South Florida is seeking an ESOL / foreign language educator for appointment to a tenure track position effective August 7, 2003. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities: Teach ESOL methods courses for elementary and secondary preservice teachers; teach advanced graduate level courses in the field of second language acquisition, ESOL, and CALL; coordinate ESOL programs; supervise interns; engage in research, publication and the professional affairs of organizations appropriate to the discipline; advise students; actively participate in the life of the Ph.D. program in Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology; engage in collaborative relations with schools and districts; participate in program management and governance in the department, college and university. Qualifications: Required-- Doctorate in TESOL, foreign language education, second language acquisition, or closely related field; excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in at least one foreign; successful teaching experience in K-12; demonstrated expertise with contemporary instructional technologies and CALL; research activity which indicates a history of continuing systematic inquiry and scholarship; successful college level teaching experience; involvement in the affairs of appropriate professional organizations. Preferred-- Special consideration will be given to candidates who have prior university experience at the assistant professor rank, who have experience in coordinating ESOL programs, are familiar with ESOL infusion, and are proficient in Spanish. Candidates should be qualified to prepare preservice teachers for multicultural/multilingual classrooms including the needs of ELL students, who have experience with distance learning, who are interested in interdisciplinary teaching innovations with other subject areas and who show evidence of collaborative abilities. Salary: Negotiable, with summer appointment possible. Salary competitive depending upon training and experience To Apply: Applications must be received by January 6, 2003. Complete application requires a portfolio, including but not limited to, a letter of application (addressing search criteria listed above as well as a statement indicating prior experiences, personal attributes, skills or other relevant information that qualifies the applicant for the position), vita, three letters of recommendation with referees' contact details, and a copy of university transcripts. In addition, upon notification, each semifinalists will be requested to send in a videotape of their own teaching and a sample of their scholarly work. Submit to: Dr. Tony Erben, Chair C/O Mona Johnson Foreign Language Education Search Committee University of South Florida, EDU162 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, Florida 33620-5650 Florida Law requires that applications and meetings regarding this position be open to the public. NCATE accredited, the University of South Florida is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Address for Applications: Attn: Dr. Tony Erben University of South Florida, Secondary Education - EDU162 4202 East Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33620 United States of America Applications are due by 06-Jan-2003 Contact Information: Ms Mona Johnson. Email: mjohnsonMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue