Faculty Position: Assistant Professor, SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION, Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Assistant Professor

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human

Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, invites nominations and applications

for the position of Assistant Professor of Second Language Education. This is a full-time

tenure-track position in a highly regarded college of a major urban research university

beginning Fall Semester 2016. This faculty member will contribute to the research,

teaching, and service in the program and department. Located in the culturally diverse

cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University offers a multitude of opportunities for

research and engagement in communities statewide. Additional information about the

College and department can be found at www.cehd.umn.edu; C&I department

www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/.

The Twin Cities offer a vibrant and rich environment for second language education

research and teaching. Schools and communities have a wide range of innovative ESL

programs serving our many and varied minority language communities. Minnesota also

has a strong history of offering strong school-based world language education

programs, and the state boasts 90+ language immersion and bilingual programs in 8

languages serving both majority and minority language students as well as indigenous

language learners.

The Second Language Education (SLE) program is committed to supporting

outstanding language education for all students. The individual will work with preservice

and in-service language teachers (in at least two of the following areas: ESL,

world language, immersion or bilingual education) as well as Ph.D., M.A., and M.Ed.

students in language education. Our graduates assume leadership roles locally,

nationally, and internationally as university faculty members, educational leaders, policy

makers, researchers, and teachers.

Minimum Essential Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and commitment to second language education across a range of

fields (ESL, world language, bilingual education, immersion education).

• An earned doctorate in second language education, applied linguistics, or a closely

related field. Applications from ABD candidates may be considered provided the

individual is on track to complete the doctorate by August 29, 2016.

• At least one year of teaching in or involvement with

second/world/immersion/bilingual language education in K-12 settings in the U.S.

• Evidence of a commitment to educational access for minority language learners and

equality of access to world language instruction for all students.

• Language proficiency in at least one other language in addition to English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of publication and efforts to obtain external funding commensurate with the

applicant’s professional status.

• Evidence of a commitment to teaching, research, and working with P-16 schools in

multicultural urban settings, and interest in the social, cultural, or linguistic contexts

of schools.

• Background and interest in teaching courses outside the SLE program in curriculum

and instruction (e.g., research methodology).

• Research and teaching expertise focused on contexts, practices, policies, and/or

processes of world or second language teaching and learning.

• Demonstrated experience using technology to enhance language teaching and

learning, particularly online teaching.

Specific responsibilities of the individual hired include, but are not limited to:

Research (40%): Articulate and implement a strong agenda of basic and applied

scholarship pertinent to second language education, maintaining a commitment to

securing external funds to support scholarly inquiry. It is expected that the candidate will

develop a strong record of publication.

Teaching and Advising (40%): Contribute to the teaching and advising of

undergraduate minor, initial licensure students, and graduate students (practicing

teachers, M.A., M.Ed. and Ph.D. students) in the SLE program. The individual will be

expected to teach four courses per academic year with summer teaching opportunities

available.

Service (20%): Make strong contributions to the ongoing activities of the SLE program,

the department, the College, and the University. Participate in community service and/or

other outreach and public engagement activities and in the activities of relevant

professional organizations.

Appointment Details: The individual hired will be appointed to a full-time, 9-month

position beginning August 2016. Salary is competitive and commensurate with

experience.

Application Process: The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications

will begin October 15, 2015. Completed applications must include a letter addressing

qualifications, a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript, and the names, email

addresses, and phone numbers of three references. The entire application process is

online; announcement and instructions can be found at

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/. In the Advanced Search link, enter job ID

303643. For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Diane J. Tedick

at djtedick@umn.edu or 612.625.1081.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons have

equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race,

color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public

assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.