[EDLING:927] Fw: Job Opening: Teachers College, Columbia Univ

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From: "James E. Purpura" <jp248 at COLUMBIA.EDU>
To: <LTEST-L at LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 2:37 PM
Subject: Job Opening: Teachers College, Columbia Univ


> Hi friends and colleagues,
> Will you please distribute this ad to anyone who you think might be 
> interested and qualified?
> Much appreciated.
> Jim
> 
> Teachers College, Columbia University
> 
> Department of Arts and Humanities
> TESOL
> 
> Position: The TESOL Program at TC is seeking a professor of practice in 
> language and education with demonstrated teaching experience and 
> research interests in TESOL, particularly as this relates to the 
> education of English language learners in the PreK-12 contexts.
> 
> Responsibilities: Teach TESOL graduate courses in some of the following 
> areas: PreK-12 ESL methodologies; supervised student teaching; second 
> language literacy development; second language classroom observation 
> and supervision; TESOL curriculum design and materials development. 
> Supervise PreK-12 student teachers in the schools. Advise M.A. students 
> and serve on dissertation committees. Collaborate with teacher 
> educators across the College in school-related issues. Participate in 
> routine program administrative activities (e.g., oversee student 
> placements in schools). Maintain an active professional profile in 
> TESOL.
> 
> Qualifications: Earned doctorate in TESOL or Applied Linguistics; a 
> record of successful PreK-12 ESL teaching experience and teaching of 
> graduate TESOL courses; experience supervising PreK-12 ESL teachers. 
> Desirable: scholarly accomplishment in the field of TESOL with a focus 
> on PreK-12 ESL issues; a record of service to the field of TESOL.
> 
> Rank: Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure Track; Three-year 
> term appointment with possibility of renewal.
> 
> Send your CV, a cover letter in which you indicate how your 
> qualifications fit the job, three letters of recommendation, and up to 
> two journal publications to:
> 
> Professor James E. Purpura
> TESOL Search Committee Chair
> Teachers College, Columbia University
> Department of Arts and Humanities
> TESOL Program, Box 66
> 525 West 120th Street
> New York, NY 10027-6061, USA
> 
> Further questions about the positions can be addressed to Jim Purpura 
> at jp248 at columbia.edu.
> 
> Review of applications will begin by November 1, 2005 and will continue 
> until the search is completed. Appointment begins September 2006.
> 
> Teachers College as an institution is committed to a policy of equal 
> opportunity in employment. In offering education, psychology, and 
> health studies, the College is committed to providing expanding 
> employment opportunities to persons of color, women, and persons with 
> disabilities in its own activities and in society. Candidates whose 
> qualifications and experience are directly relevant to College 
> priorities (e.g., urban issues, education equity, and concerns of 
> underrepresented groups) may be considered for higher rank than 
> advertised.