<div dir="ltr">Hi Kendall,<div><br></div><div>I'll be sure to promote this.</div><div>What a lucky person to be working with you!</div><div><br></div><div>Miss you mucho.</div><div><br></div><div>Much love to you and yours,</div><div>Miriam (and big hug from Tim too!)</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth, PhD<br>Dir. of PhD & Post-MA Programs in Multilingual Multicultural Studies<br>NYU Steinhardt, <div>316 East Building<br></div><div>New York, NY 10003<br><br>Research Editor: Journal of Writing and Pedagogy<br>Chair, NABE Research SIG Advisory Board</div><div>Co-chair, ELL Think Tank<br><br>office phone: (212) 998-5195<br>office fax: (212) 995-3636 <br><br><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 7:43 AM, Kendall King <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:kendall@umn.edu" target="_blank">kendall@umn.edu</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">
<p align="center" style="margin-top:2.0pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION</span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:2.0pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Assistant Professor</span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Department of
Curriculum and Instruction</span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">College of Education
and Human Development, University of Minnesota</span></b></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"> </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"> </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/" target="_blank">www.cehd.umn.edu/ci/</a>. </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-top:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-top:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Minimum Essential Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Language
proficiency in at least one other language in addition to English.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Preferred Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">A
record of publication and efforts to obtain external funding commensurate with
the applicant’s professional status.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Background
and interest in teaching courses outside the SLE program in curriculum and
instruction (e.g., research methodology).</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Demonstrated
experience using technology to enhance language teaching and learning,
particularly online teaching.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Specific responsibilities of the
individual hired include</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">, but are not limited to:</span></p>
<p style="margin-top:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Research </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-top:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Teaching and Advising </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-top:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Service </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-top:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Appointment Details: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 style="margin-top:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Application Process:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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 <a href="tel:612.625.1081" value="+16126251081" target="_blank">612.625.1081</a>.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top:14.0pt;text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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:12.0pt;line-height:115%">.</span></p>
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