Thursday, October 13, 2016

Job: Postdoctoral Scholar in EL Education at University of Iowa


 
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
 
 

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