Job Announcement: Penn State
English Language Learning; World Languages Education: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Penn State, Pennsylvania, USA
| Employer: |
Penn State
College of Education http://www.psu.edu |
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| Job Location: | Pennsylvania, USA | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Asst/Assoc Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): | Applied Linguistics | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.4289 | ||
| Date Posted: | 12-Oct-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Fall Semester, 2013 The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education seeks applications from individuals with scholarly interests and expertise in second language learning, particularly in the education of English language learners (ELLs) or the preparation of teachers of ELLs or World Languages in K-12 classrooms. The positions are tenure track appointments at the Assistant/Associate Professor level within the World Languages Education program with an expectation of participation in the graduate program in Language, Culture, and Society. Faculty members normally teach both undergraduate and graduate courses each year. These are tenure track, 36-week appointments with the possibility of supplementary summer appointments in research and/or teaching. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Full University benefits apply. Responsibilities: -Engage in research, writing, and other scholarly activities related to educating English language learners or second/foreign language teacher education -Teach courses in the Language, Culture, and Society graduate program, supervise doctoral students in their programs and research, and supervise graduate teaching and/or research assistants -Teach undergraduate courses related to the education of ELLs and within the ESL certificate program or World Languages Education program -Contribute to program development in the ESL certificate and World Languages Education programs, including curricula, international exchange programs, school-based and international field experiences -Contribute to the administration of the ESL certificate program, providing leadership to commonwealth campuses in curriculum development and delivery -Provide service, outreach, and leadership to the University, educational institutions, agencies, and professional organizations and learned societies Required Qualifications: -Earned doctorate in applied linguistics/TESOL, second language acquisition, or a closely related field -Evidence of a commitment to developing a significant program of research, commensurate with experience; -Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising including a willingness to consider teaching in online environments, where appropriate, along with an interest in the use of modern technology, commensurate with experience -Evidence of a commitment to working collegially and with individuals from diverse backgrounds, commensurate with experience Applicants should submit a letter of application documenting their qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, copies of official graduate transcripts (where appropriate), up to three representative reprints or preprints of scholarly publications (if available), and at least three names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of academic references. Applications received by December 1st are assured full consideration; however, applications will be received until the position is filled. This job announcement is also available in alternate format. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application Address: |
Kathy
Silver
, C&I Administrative Support Coo
The Pennsylvania State University 140 Chambers Building University Park PA 16802-3205 USA |
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| Contact Information: |
Kathy
Silver
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