University of North Texas--Bilingual Education, Assistant Professor

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Curriculum & Instruction/Bilingual Education, Assistant Professor, Tenure-track

Position:  The Department of Teacher Education and Administration invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2018. Summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding. The successful candidate will join a dedicated Curriculum & Instruction/Bilingual Education faculty, with initial teacher certification programs in grades EC-12, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

Rank/Salary:  Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and background.

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continued development and success of the department through research, teaching, service, and mentoring of students. As a tenure-track member of the faculty, candidates will be expected to develop a record of scholarly research necessary to obtain tenure.  In addition, candidates will be expected to engage in teaching and to contribute service to the department, College of Education, and the University of North Texas.  Instructional roles include (a) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses leading to teacher certification in grades EC-12 and (b) teaching graduate courses in Curriculum & Instruction/Bilingual Education (and/or an appropriate academic teaching field) at the masters and doctoral levels.  The successful candidate will also be expected to develop or continue an ongoing research agenda in an area of specialization, including regular publications in quality outlets, professional presentations, and submission of external grant proposals. Service on dissertation committees, including the chairing of dissertations, is expected.

Qualifications:  Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction, Bilingual Education, or related field.  Also required is teaching experience in grades EC-12 and at least 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in Bilingual Education.  Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in Spanish and who have teaching experience in higher education and in EC-12 settings with diverse student populations, especially bilingual students.  Preference will also be given to those who have a sub-specialization or research interest in an academic subject/teaching field.  ABD candidates will be considered as long as the doctorate is successfully defended prior to the start date.

The University:  A student-focused public research university, UNT is the nation’s 25th largest public university and the largest, most comprehensive in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 38,000 students while powering the North Texas region through innovative education and research. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.

Application:  All applicants must apply online at: http://facultyjobs.unt.edu.  Applications must include the materials requested at this website.  The search committee will contact references only after advanced stages of screening.  Official transcripts and three letters of recommendation will be required prior to employment along with a criminal background check.  Questions regarding the positions can be directed to the search committee chair:  Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education & Administration, UNT; Ricardo.Gonzalez@unt.edu; (940) 565-2514; http://www.coe.unt.edu/teacher-education-and-administration.

Review:  Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed.  The University of North Texas is an AA/ADA/EOE committed to diversity in its educational programs.