Job: Postdoctoral Scholar in EL Education at University of Iowa

Position: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/2662

 

A Postdoctoral scholar position is open in the Department of Teaching and Learning in the area of English Language Learner education to work in the federally funded project, ACCEL in Iowa (Advocacy, Capacity, and Collaboration for English Learners). This project focuses on professional development for teachers (in-service and pre-service) in the areas of (a) language support in content area instruction, (b) dual language education/home language support, and (c) parental, family, and community engagement. The candidate will work with project co-directors to develop programming, provide instruction, and conduct/disseminate research in the ACCEL project.

 

Appointment

Twelve-month appointment beginning January 17, 2017. Position is funded through May 2018.

 

Screening

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Education Requirement                

Candidates must have a PhD in ELL/ESL/TESOL education, Applied Linguistics, or related field.

 

Required Qualifications:                

Three years of relevant experience with English Language Learners in K-12 settings

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Willingness to take on leadership roles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Submit writing samples (journal publications or thesis with methods chapter/section)

 

 

 

David Cassels Johnson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Foreign Language and ESL Education

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

University of Iowa

240 Lindquist Center North

Iowa City, IA 52242-1529

(319) 335-6175

http://www2.education.uiowa.edu/directories/person?id=dcjhnson

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