JOB: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in TESOL The Department of Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in TESOL

The Department of Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor of TESOL position beginning fall 2015. The department especially seeks someone with research interests in one or more of the following areas: language assessment, second language acquisition, ELL pedagogy, and preK-12 ESL education. The successful candidate will show clear promise of becoming a recognized scholar in his or her area(s) of research.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to:

• teach a range of TESOL courses at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels in on-campus, online, and off-campus settings;
• participate in TESOL students' portfolio evaluations;
• supervise students' research;
• advise current and prospective students;
• maintain a record of scholarly publications;
• engage in program, department, campus, community, and professional service; and
• apply for external funding for research or program development.

Requirements: Candidates should have a doctoral degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, or related fields; prior ESL/EFL teaching experience at preK-12 and/or adult/college levels; and prior ESL/EFL teacher training experience. In addition, strong consideration will be given to those applicants that are engaged in school-based research in diverse settings, and are proficient in one or more languages other than English.

Location: UMBC's location between Baltimore and Washington, DC enables it to draw on the vast economic and cultural resources of both cities. It is an NCATE-accredited, Carnegie Research University (high research activity) widely recognized for its excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Department: The Department has 21 full-time faculty on tenure-track, clinical, and lecturer lines and serves over 550 graduate students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) initial certification program, Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Development program, Master of Arts in TESOL program, and Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. In addition, approximately 250 students are seeking initial teacher certification through the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education undergraduate programs. The department also houses TESOL professional development programs that offer a variety of non-credit learning opportunities for teachers, and partners with six other departments in offering the interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Language, Literacy, and Culture.

Compensation: UMBC offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, and paid parental leave. The University also provides mentoring and support for research.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing requirements for the position, curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and a scholarly writing sample. Please submit all application materials via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/25856). For questions about the application process, contact Ms. Lisa Harris at lisah@umbc.edu (410-455-2465). Questions regarding the position can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Mavis G. Sanders ( msanders@umbc.edu). Consideration of candidates will begin October 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity. We encourage applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Application Information

Postal Address:	University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
TDD:	410-455-3233
Online App. Form:	http://apply.interfolio.com/25856