28.2685, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; TESOL: Visiting Assistant Profesor, University of Illinois

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Subject: 28.2685, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; TESOL: Visiting Assistant Profesor, University of Illinois

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Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:39:56
From: Rebecca Riley [rriley at illinois.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; TESOL: Visiting Assistant Profesor, University of Illinois, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Illinois 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.illinois.edu/
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Teaching
Assistant Professor working in the service ESL and MATESL program for the
academic year 2017-2018.  Renewal of the position is contingent on student
enrollment, strong performance reviews and availability of funding.

The successful candidate will teach in both the service ESL and MATESL
programs.  In the MATESL program, the candidate will be involved in teaching
at both the undergraduate and graduate level, supervision of MA and PhD
research, maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring of students, and
engaging in service activities appropriate to academic rank.  In the service
ESL program, the individual will serve as Coordinator of ESL Pronunciation and
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) courses.  Responsibilities include
teaching classes, grading student assignments, developing instructional
materials, holding office hours, and assisting in student placement, program
and curricular development, and instructor training.

Target starting date is August 16, 2017.  Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience. 

A PhD in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related area and an MA in TESL
or an equivalent degree is required with the completion date of the PhD not
later than August 1, 2017.  Candidates must have experience teaching
pronunciation in an ESL/EFL context and have experience in meeting the needs
of ITAs.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

- Experience in teaching Pedagogical Phonology for ESL/EFL teachers;
- Experience in program coordination;
- Evidence of continuing professional development;
- Experience mentoring TAs;
- Experience related to language teaching with technology; 
- Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching, ideally via course
evaluations.

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois
application login page at https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit your
application materials: letter of application, CV; a statement of teaching
philosophy; sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials; a
research narrative describing current and future research agenda; and the
names and contact information for three professional references. Referees will
be contacted electronically within a few days of application submission. Only
electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be
accepted.

To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must be
received no later than June 30, 2017. Letters of reference must be received no
later than July 7, 2017. The department highly recommends that complete
applications be submitted prior to June 30, 2017 to ensure that referees have
enough time to submit their letters of recommendation.  Applicants may be
interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made
until after that date. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background
checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit
http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu



Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://bit.ly/2rDRhVX 
Contact Information:
	Rebecca Riley 
	Email: rriley at illinois.edu 


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