Faculty Position: Faculty Position in Bilingual/ESL for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners, (Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty, Associate or Full), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

School of Education 

Faculty Position in Bilingual/ESL for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners 

(Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty, Associate or Full) 

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a leading research university, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in ESL/Education for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2016. 

Position: Duties include teaching courses for PreK-12 ESL teacher education and graduate-level courses, advising graduate students, conducting research, and providing local, state, and national service. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a research agenda that addresses the issues that P-12 educators face. 

Qualifications: Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in second language or bilingual education, TESOL, or a related field of research, and have teaching experience at some level of PreK-12 ESL and/or involvement with PreK-12 ESL teacher education. Applicants must show a strong scholarly record as well as a commitment to teaching and service. Documentation of the following will strengthen an application: knowledge of and experience with bilingual education; experience or potential to work collaboratively and across disciplines; engagement with high-need schools; international experience; and, for more advanced scholars, a history of securing research funding. 

Application Process: To apply for the position please go to http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/80413 and attach a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a list of four references including addresses and telephone numbers/email addresses, and a sample publication or manuscript that reflects the applicant’s scholarly work. All communications and documents will be treated confidentially and references will not be contacted without candidates’ prior permission. 

The position will close and the review of applications will begin on or after September 15, 2015. 

For more information, email the search Chair, Dr. James Trier (jtrier@email.unc.edu) 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes all to apply regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We also encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply