26.4109, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition: Clinical Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Education

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-4109. Thu Sep 17 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.4109, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition: Clinical Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Education

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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:59:15
From: Catherine O'Connor [mco at bu.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition: Clinical Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Education, Massachusetts, USA

University or Organization: Boston University School of Education 
Department: Language & Literacy Education
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: http://www.bu.edu/sed/
Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Language Education
Job Rank: Assistant Professor; Clinical Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The School of Education at Boston University seeks to hire a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy Education with a focus on PreK‐12 Bilingual Education, Teaching English as a Second Language Education, and Modern Foreign Language Education, beginning July 1, 2016. As one of the nation’s leading institutions for education and research, Boston University has a rich legacy of serving both our internal community of students, faculty, and staff as well as greater Boston and the world community.  We seek a faculty member who shares Boston University School of Education’s commitment to both the preparation of educators and the advancement of research and scholarship in Language Education, with particular emphasis on serving English language learners in PreK‐12 urban educational settings.

The candidate will provide support for the Ed.M. programs in PreK‐12 Bilingual Education, Teaching English as a Second Language Education, and Modern Foreign Language Education, and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bilingual and bi‐literacy acquisition, instruction, and assessment. Responsibilities also include academic advisement of undergraduate and graduate students, including those seeking licensure in PreK‐12 settings and maintaining a record of scholarship and publication in applied second language studies.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Qualifications

- Earned doctorate in Applied Linguistics, Applied Second Language Studies, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Language and Literacy, or a closely related field with a focus on the education of English language learners
- Strong record of commitment and experience working with teachers and learners in linguistically and culturally-diverse educational settings
- Experience in U.S. PK-12 education
- University teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Demonstrated leadership competence
- A promising program of research and publication record in scholarly journals that focus on the language and literacy skills of English language learners

In addition, preference would be given to candidates interested in maintaining and expanding the site-based professional development programs for school districts serving learners of English as an additional language.

Applicants can apply for this position by submitting the following through the application website below: 

- Cover letter explaining suitability for position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
- 1‐3 Samples of scholarship
- Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

Review of applications begins November 1, 2015 and will continue until position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Catherine O’Connor (email below). 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2015 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6125 
Contact Information:
	Search Committee Chair Catherine O'Connor 
	Email: mco at bu.edu 

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