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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The University of Iowa<br>
College of Education<br>
Department of Teaching and Learning<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Postdoctoral Scholar in Language Education<br>
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<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A position for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Education is open in the Department of Teaching and Learning for the area of English Language Learner education. This scholar will conduct research and provide instruction in the areas of (a) language
support in content area instruction, (b) dual language education/home language support, and/or (c) parental, family, and community engagement. The candidate will be engaged in a professional development grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Education Requirement<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates must have a PhD in ELL/ESL/TESOL education, Applied Linguistics, Educational Linguistics, or a closely related field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Required Qualification<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Three years of relevant experience with English Language Learners in K-12 settings<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Relevant experience and scholarship in one or more the three key grant areas: (a) language support in content area instruction, (b) dual language education/home language support, and/or (c) parental, family, and community engagement.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Willingness to take on leadership roles<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Excellent written and verbal communication skills<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Desirable qualification<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Experience in facilitating professional development for teachers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Prior teaching in ESL Endorsement or U.S. licensure programs<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Management of professional development or research projects<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Salary and Benefits<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">$48,192/year. Excellent benefits package <a href="https://www.grad.uiowa.edu/postdoc/university-benefits-for-postdoctoral-scholars">
https://www.grad.uiowa.edu/postdoc/university-benefits-for-postdoctoral-scholars</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Appointment<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Twelve-month appointment beginning August 17, 2017. Position may be funded through May 2019.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Applications<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Information on how to apply is available at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To apply for this position, go to our website at <a href="https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/2715">
https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/2715</a>. Applicants must create a login for the jobs.uiowa.edu system. Candidates will submit:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Screening: <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Review of applications will begin February 21 and continue until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://education.uiowa.edu/person/david-cassels-johnson">David Cassels Johnson</a>, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Associate Professor, Foreign Language and ESL Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">COLLEGE OF EDUCATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">University of Iowa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">240 Lindquist Center North<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Iowa City, IA 52242-1529<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(319) 335-6175<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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