Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Faculty Position: Assistant Professor Spanish/English Dual Language Bilingual Education

Assistant Professor
College of Education

 Overview: Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse
faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan
(http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/phase3) articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and
equalizing student success.

As part of this commitment, OSU has established a Provost Hiring Initiative for 2014-15 that is designed to support these
strategies. In alignment with this initiative, the College of Education seeks to fill one full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenuretrack
Assistant Professor position.  This faculty member will focus on Spanish/English Dual Language Bilingual
Education and recruitment and development of bilingual K-12 teachers, specifically teachers of color. Specific
responsibilities will include collaboration on the development of a new Cultural and Linguistic Diversity doctoral program,
leadership in a new Dual Language specialization program, and growth of networks to increase numbers of bilingual teachers
of color.

This Dual Language/Bilingual position will serve K-12 licensure programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level,
including elementary and secondary levels in the Double Degree program and graduate programs in science, math, music,
agricultural, and physical education. Courses on research and theory at the doctoral level will focus on social justice, cultural
and linguistic diversity, and equity in K-12 schooling. The faculty member will also pursue a research agenda and scholarship
in related areas of Dual Language/Bilingual education and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity.

 Position Summary: 40% Research: Conducting and publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and/or books recognized
as relevant to research conducted. Writing and submitting grant proposals to attain external funding. Development of
innovative curriculum, dissemination of innovations. 40% Teaching/Advising: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
and advising/mentoring graduate students as appropriate in their scholastic academic, research and professional
development. 20% Service: Participation on various committees at the program, college, and university level. Supervising 1-
5 graduate students.

 Minimum/Required Qualifications: Earned Doctorate (or expected by Sept 2015) in dual language/bilingual education
and/or cultural and linguistic diversity. Minimum of two years of K-12 teaching experience. Evidence of successfully
teaching at the university level. Expertise in bilingual education and/or dual language development. Research agenda in dual
language/bilingual education, and/or cultural and linguistic diversity. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and
enhancing diversity.

 Preferred Qualifications: Fluent speaking, reading, writing Spanish (able to conduct university courses in Spanish).
Evidence of social justice in research or teaching. Experience with technology, including online teaching. Experience with
grant writing and securing external funding. Ability to work collaboratively.

 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/31/14. Applications will continue to be accepted after
the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date of
1/31/2015 is subject to change without notice to applicants.

 Application Instructions: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A
resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact
numbers. 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) Please
include a one-page statement in Spanish describing your philosophy on and experience with Bilingual/Dual Language
Education. For additional information please contact: Stefanie Maerki at stefanie.maerki@oregonstate.edu. Quick link:
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65088
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented
racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who

demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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