Job: Biliteracy/Literacy in Language Minority Contexts at UT San Antonio

[Francis Hult]

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO

Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies

Assistant/Associate Professor

Biliteracy/Literacy in Language Minority Contexts

 

The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education and

Human Development at The University of Texas at San Antonio, seeks an

assistant/associate professor in the area of biliteracy in language minority contexts

to begin Fall 2011 pending budget approval. We seek a scholar with expertise in

biliteracy and one or more of the following areas: multiple literacies, bilingualism,

second language literacy, classroom-based research, language minority education,

or other related areas.

 

The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a Master of Arts

degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, Master of Arts degree in TESL, and a Bachelor

of Arts degree in Mexican American Studies. It also provides undergraduate and

graduate programs for teacher certification as well as support courses for other

programs in the University.

 

Responsibilities include: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, collaborate

with bilingual teacher education programs, advise masters and doctoral degree

students, pursue an active research agenda, and contribute to the university and

community through service activities.

 

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor: Doctorate with specialization in

Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational

Linguistics or a closely related area. University teaching experience at the graduate

level. Evidence of an established research agenda and strong publication record in

biliteracy. Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate

level.

 

Preferred Qualifications for Associate Professor: Directing doctoral student

research, record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish,

experience conducting research among US/Latino populations.

 

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Doctorate with specialization in

Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational

Linguistics, or a closely related area. Interest in pursuing a research agenda in

biliteracy. Doctorate in hand by date of appointment. Evidence of research activity

and publication in one or more of the areas listed above.

 

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Demonstrated success in teaching

at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, experience advising graduate students,

record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish, experience

conducting research among US/Latino populations.

Appointment: Starting with the Fall 2011 semester at the level of Associate

Professor with tenure or Assistant Professor without tenure. Salary is competitive

and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Application: Applicants must submit by mail a letter of application stating the rank

applied for, curriculum vitae, two publications or writing samples, and names and

contact information of three references to: Dr. Howard L. Smith, Chair, Search

Committee, Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, College of Education and

Human Development, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San

Antonio, Texas, 78249-0653. Applicants who are selected for an interview must be

able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United

States by time of hire. The review of applications will begin October 15, 2010, and

will continue until position is filled. The University of Texas at San Antonio is an

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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