Professor of Second Language Education (Open Rank)

Professor of Second Language Education (Open Rank)

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks an individual with teaching and scholarly interests and expertise in second language education (ESL/Bilingual Education) for a tenure track position at the open rank. The position focuses on second language teaching and learning within the urban-focused Language Education program and the graduate program. Of particular interest are applicants with expertise in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, developing biliteracy, or second language assessment. The individual will be expected to contribute to the development of high quality teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

·       Teach second language education courses to undergraduate and graduate students in an urban teacher education program

·       Establish an active program of research and scholarship, including grant writing, in second language education

·       Collaborate in program development and management with program faculty, public school teachers, and community representatives

·       Advise undergraduate and graduate students, including masters and doctoral level students

·       Supervise field experiences for preservice teachers

·       Collaborate with faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and other campus units on program development, research projects, and teacher development projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Second Language Education or in a closely related field with coursework and experience in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, biliteracy, and/or second language assessment
• Minimum of three years teaching in grades PK-12
• Demonstrated ability for scholarly productivity and maintenance of an active research agenda in second language education with a record of publication commensurate with intended rank

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish
• Experience teaching in urban schools

• Successful teaching at the college level or demonstrated evidence of potential for success

• Demonstrated evidence of working in the field of second language education with K-12 teachers including capacity to supervise and mentor preservice and inservice teachers
• Participation in second language education professional organizations, including potential for leadership contributions.

• Commitment to innovation and collaboration in working with teachers in urban public schools
• Demonstrated ability or potential for external funding

Salary: Negotiable and competitive

Starting Date: August 2013

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online at: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/10963  Submit/upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, names of three references (letters will be required of finalists), and at least two scholarly papers or publications. Finalists’ letters of recommendation shall be submitted directly to:

Dr. René Antrop González, Chair

Language Education Search and Screen Committee

Department of Curriculum and Instruction   

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Enderis Hall, 353                                               

P.O. Box 413                                                     (414) 229-5571 (FAX)

Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413                                  E-mail:  antrop@uwm.edu

                                                                       

Application Review Begins:  January 2, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Related Information: www.uwm.edu/SOE and www.uwm.edu/Dept/CNI

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an AA/EO employer and educator strongly committed to maintaining a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference based on gender, culture, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, and lawful activities. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who would enhance and diversify our workforce. The names of those nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. For the Campus Security Report, see www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. This position may require a Criminal Background Check.  (Position #5982)