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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO<BR>Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies<BR> <BR>Assistant/Associate Professor<BR>Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities </SPAN></FONT>
<P><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR>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 for Latino/a populations to begin Fall 2012, pending budget approval. We seek a scholar with expertise in biliteracy and one or more of the following areas: multiple literacies, bilingualism, classroom-based research, language minority education, or other related areas.<BR> <BR>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.<BR> <BR>Responsibilities include: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise masters and doctoral degree students, pursue an active research agenda, and contribute to the university and community through service activities.<BR> <BR>Associate Professor; Required Qualifications: Doctorate with specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy, Education 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.<BR> <BR>Associate Professor; Preferred Qualifications: Directing doctoral student research, record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish, experience conducting research among US/Latino populations.<BR> <BR>Assistant Professor; Required Qualifications: Doctorate with specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy, Education 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. <BR> <BR>Assistant Professor; Preferred Qualifications: 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.<BR> <BR>Appointment: Starting with the Fall 2012 semester at the level of Associate Professor with tenure or Assistant Professor without tenure. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.<BR> <BR>Applicants must submit a letter of application stating the rank applied for, curriculum vitae, two publications or writing samples, and names and contact information (including email) of three referees to: Dr. Lucila D. Ek, 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. Applications will be accepted by U.S. mail or electronically at <A href="">Lucila.Ek@utsa.edu</A> with subject: “Faculty position in Biliteracy/Literacy for Latino/a Populations.” Applicants selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. A review of applications will begin October 17, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. UTSA is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.<BR></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>