LINGUIST List 15.4

Sat Jan 10 2004

Jobs: Foreign Lang/ESOL: Asst Prof, U/South Florida

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1. terben, Foreign Language/ESOL: Asst Prof, University of South Florida

	
University or Organization: University of South Florida
Department: Secondary Education
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, ESOL

	
Description:
	
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, 2004.
	
Rank: Assistant Professor.
	
Responsibilities: Teach ESOL methods courses for elementary and
secondary pre-service teachers; teach advanced graduate level courses
in the field of second language acquisition, ESOL, and CALL;
coordinate ESOL courses; 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
language; successful ESOL teaching experience in K-12; demonstrated
expertise with contemporary instructional technologies and CALL;
research activity which indicates 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 pre-service teachers for multicultural /
multilingual classrooms including the needs of English Language
Learning (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: 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 need 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 E. Fowler Avenue
	Tampa, FL 33781
	United States of America 
 
	Applications are due by 12-Jan-2004 
	
Contact Information:
	Ms. Mona Johnson
	Email: mjohnsontempest.coedu.usf.edu
	Tel: (813) 974-6880
	Fax: (813) 974-3837
	Website: http://www.coedu.usf.edu
	
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