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<p class="normal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 2pt" align="center"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION</span></b></p>
<p class="normal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 2pt" align="center"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Assistant Professor</span></b></p>
<p class="normal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Department of Curriculum and Instruction</span></b></p>
<p class="normal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota</span></b></p>
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<p class="normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant
Professor of Second Language Education. This is a full-time tenure-track position in a highly regarded college of a major urban research university beginning Fall Semester 2016. This faculty member will contribute to the research, teaching, and service in
the program and department. Located in the culturally diverse cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University offers a multitude of opportunities for research and engagement in communities statewide. Additional information about the College and department
can be found at</span><a href="http://www.education.umn.edu" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">
</span></a><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><a href="http://www.cehd.umn.edu" target="_blank">www.cehd.umn.edu</a>; C&I department</span><a href="http://education.umn.edu/ci/" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">
</span></a><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><a href="http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/" target="_blank">www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/</a>.
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<p class="normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">The Twin Cities offer a vibrant and rich environment for second language education research and teaching. Schools and communities have a wide range of innovative ESL programs serving our many
and varied minority language communities. Minnesota also has a strong history of offering strong school-based world language education programs, and the state boasts 90+ language immersion and bilingual programs in 8 languages serving both majority and minority
language students as well as indigenous language learners.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">The Second Language Education (SLE) program is committed to supporting outstanding language education for all students. The individual will work with pre-service and
in-service language teachers (in at least two of the following areas: ESL, world language, immersion or bilingual education) as well as Ph.D., M.A., and M.Ed. students in language education. Our graduates assume leadership roles locally, nationally, and internationally
as university faculty members, educational leaders, policy makers, researchers, and teachers.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Minimum Essential Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Knowledge of and commitment to second language education across a range of fields (ESL, world language, bilingual education, immersion education).</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">An earned doctorate in second language education, applied linguistics, or a closely related field. Applications from ABD candidates may be considered provided the individual is on track to complete
the doctorate by August 29, 2016.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">At least one year of teaching in or involvement with second/world/immersion/bilingual language education in K-12 settings in the U.S.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Evidence of a commitment to educational access for minority language learners and equality of access to world language instruction for all students.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Language proficiency in at least one other language in addition to English.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Preferred Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">A record of publication and efforts to obtain external funding commensurate with the applicant’s professional status.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Evidence of a commitment to teaching, research, and working with P-16 schools in multicultural urban settings, and interest in the social, cultural, or linguistic contexts of schools.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Background and interest in teaching courses outside the SLE program in curriculum and instruction (e.g., research methodology).</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Research and teaching expertise focused on contexts, practices, policies, and/or processes of world or second language teaching and learning.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Demonstrated experience using technology to enhance language teaching and learning, particularly online teaching.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Specific responsibilities of the individual hired include</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">, but are not limited to:</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 10pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Research
</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">(40%): Articulate and implement a strong agenda of basic and applied scholarship pertinent to second language education, maintaining a commitment to securing external funds to support scholarly inquiry.
It is expected that the candidate will develop a strong record of publication.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Teaching and Advising
</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">(40%): Contribute to the teaching and advising of undergraduate minor, initial licensure students, and graduate students (practicing teachers, M.A., M.Ed. and Ph.D. students) in the SLE program. The
individual will be expected to teach four courses per academic year with summer teaching opportunities available.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 10pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Service
</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">(20%): Make strong contributions to the ongoing activities of the SLE program, the department, the College, and the University. Participate in community service and/or other outreach and public engagement
activities and in the activities of relevant professional organizations.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Appointment Details:
</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">The individual hired will be appointed to a full-time, 9-month position beginning August 2016. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="MARGIN-TOP: 8pt"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">Application Process:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"> The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin October
15, 2015. Completed applications must include a letter addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. The entire application process is online; announcement and
instructions can be found at <a href="http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/" target="_blank">
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/</a>. For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Diane J. Tedick at
<span style="COLOR: #1155cc"><a href="mailto:djtedick@umn.edu" target="_blank">djtedick@umn.edu</a></span> or 612.625.1081.</span></p>
<p class="normal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 14pt" align="center"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation</span></i></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">.</span></p>
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