Faculty Position: Tenure-Track Position Opening, Assistant Professor of Linguistics in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH 

College of Liberal Arts

Department of Linguistics 

Tenure-Track Position Opening

                               

RECRUITMENT NUMBER:              2347

 

POSITION:                                            Assistant Professor of Linguistics in Teaching English to

Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

 

EFFECTIVE DATE:                             August 17, 2016 (Fall Semester)

 

SALARY RANGE:                               Commensurate with qualifications and experience

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:          

·         Ph.D. in Linguistics with specialization in TESOL or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2016

·         Potential for excellence in teaching at the college level

·         Evidence of research and scholarly achievement commensurate with professional level

·         Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

                               

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Ability to teach courses in TESOL and in first and second language acquisition and literacy development

·         Ability to engage students at the undergraduate and graduate level with interests in TESOL and other applied fields

·         Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: second language writing, classroom research, applied linguistics, bilingual literacy development

·         Ability to maintain an active research program in TESOL and to direct student research in TESOL and related fields

·         Demonstrated excellence in teaching linguistics at the college level

·         Potential for obtaining external funding

·         Ability to build relations with local schools and/or community-based agencies, and to engage students in collaboration and research

·         Ability to create and maintain connections with educational institutions in other countries

·         Professional/personal experience with languages other than English

 

DUTIES:

·         Teach courses from undergraduate to graduate level courses in linguistics, including introductory courses and other courses, depending upon his/her expertise and department needs.

·         Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities

·         Engage in research leading to conference presentations, publications, and grant proposals

·         Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

                                                               

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.  CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. 

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:  

                                  

·         A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced)

·         Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications

·         CV (including current email address)

·         A brief statement (one page) of teaching philosophy

·         Evidence of successful teaching (syllabi, course handouts, tests, student evaluations, etc.)

·         Minimum of three current letters of recommendation

·         Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree

·         Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, minimum of three current letters of recommendation (if not already submitted), and an official transcript

 

Because of the nature of this position, the University requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

 

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

 

Dr. Malcolm A. Finney

Chair, TESOL Search Committee

Department of Linguistics

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA  90840-0902

(562) 985-5792 or malcolm.finney@csulb.edu

The preferred method of application is through: Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   

Review of applications to begin November 2, 2015. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

 

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, work, and thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veterans’ status.  CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.