LINGUIST List 26.81
Wed Jan 07 2015
Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Clinical Associate Professor, School of Education, Boston University
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 05-Jan-2015
From: Marnie Reed <tesol
bu.edu>
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Clinical Associate Professor, School of Education, Boston University, Massachusetts, USA
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Job Location: Massachusetts, USA
Job Title: Clinical Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education
Job Rank: Associate Professor; Clinical Associate Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition
Description:
Clinical Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education (Bilingual Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, Modern Foreign Language Education)
The School of Education at Boston University invites applications for the position of a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education with a focus on PreK-12 Bilingual Education, Teaching English as a Second Language Education, and Modern Foreign Language Education. As one of the nation’s leading institutions for education and research, Boston University has a rich legacy of serving both our internal community of students, faculty, and staff as well as greater Boston and the world community. We are seeking a faculty member who shares Boston University School of Education’s commitment to both the preparation of educators and the advancement of research and scholarship in Language Education, with particular emphasis on serving English language learners in PreK-12 urban educational settings.
The successful candidate will hold an earned doctoral degree and will have evidence of a strong record of commitment and experience working with teachers and learners in linguistically and culturally-diverse educational settings. The candidate will provide leadership for the Ed.M. programs in PreK-12 Bilingual Education, Teaching English as a Second Language Education, and Modern Foreign Language Education, and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bilingual and bi-literacy acquisition, instruction, and assessment. Responsibilities also include academic advisement of undergraduate and graduate students, including those seeking licensure in PreK-12 settings; maintaining a record of scholarship and publication in applied second language studies, promoting literacy teaching and learning in urban settings, and maintaining and expanding the site-based professional development programs for school districts serving learners of English as an additional language.
The position begins in the 2015-2016 academic year. Date of Appointment: July 1, 2015. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in Applied Linguistics, Applied Second Language Studies, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Language and Literacy, or a closely related field with a focus on the education of English language learners
- Experience in U.S. K-12 education
- University teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Demonstrated leadership competence
- An established program of research and strong publication record in scholarly journals that focus on the language and literacy skills of English language learners
Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Marnie Reed (email below).
Review of applications begins January 15, 2015 and will continue until position is filled.
Applicants should submit the following documents electronically to the application email below:
- Cover letter explaining suitability for position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
- Samples of scholarship
- Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Application Deadline: 28-Mar-2015 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: sedsrch
bu.edu
Contact Information:
Dr. Marnie Reed
Email: tesol
bu.edu
Page Updated: 07-Jan-2015