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utsa.edu>University or Organization: The University of Texas at San Antonio Department: Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Rank of Job: Assistant or Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, TESOL Description: The Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, at The University of Texas at San Antonio, seeks a specialist in ESL secondary education with broad knowledge of and record of research on secondary ESL teacher preparation and methodology for a position as an Assistant Professor without tenure or tenured Associate Professor to begin Fall 2004, pending budgetary approval. The Division offers a Bachelor of Arts in Mexican American Studies, a Master of Arts with concentrations in Bicultural Studies, Bicultural-Bilingual Education, and English as a Second Language, and a Ph.D. program in Culture, Literacy, and Language. It further supports undergraduate and graduate programs for teacher certification, and administers an ESL Services Office, with both workforce literacy and English for International Students programs. Responsibilities include: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including, but not limited to content-based instruction for non-ESL preservice teachers at elementary and secondary level, and second language theory, second language methods, program design and assessment for ESL and bilingual specialists offered at the UTSA downtown or Loop 1604 campus, day and/or evening; advise undergraduate and graduate students; conduct an active research agenda; provide leadership in the ESL teacher certification program; and provide service to division, college, university and community constituencies. Assistant Professor Required Qualifications: Doctorate (required for Associate) or ABD close to completion with specialization in ESL, applied linguistics, second language education, second language acquisition, educational linguistics or a closely related area. Record of research and/or publication in one or more of the following areas: ESL methodology in school-based settings, ESL program design and assessment, immigrant education, second language acquisition. Grades 4-12 teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting research in public schools (4-12); multiple years teaching experience (4-12); experience working with funded projects; experience in conducting research among U.S. language minority populations; supervisory experience in ESL or teacher training programs; and university teaching experience. Associate Professor Required Qualifications: In addition to the above must have a nationally recognized record of research and publication and university teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the above, experience in securing external funding and thesis/dissertation supervision. Appointment: For hire at the Assistant professor level ABD candidates must have completed the doctorate by August 15, 2004. ABD applicants close to completion will be considered at rank of Instructor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application: Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing rank sought and qualifications, curriculum vitae, two publications or samples of scholarly writing, and the names and contact information (including email) of three references to: Dr. Juliet Langman, Search Committee Chair, ESL Teacher Education, Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, College of Education and Human Development, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 6900 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0653. Applications will be accepted by mail or electronically at jlangmanMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue