30.3765, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, University of Illinois

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Subject: 30.3765, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, University of Illinois

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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:36:15
From: Dee Ann Bates [dee5 at illinois.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, University of Illinois, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Illinois 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.illinois.edu/
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor (or Instructor) in TESL
Job Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor (or Instructor); Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant
Professor or Instructor working in the MATESL program for Spring, 2020. The
successful candidate will teach in the MATESL program, where they will be
involved in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Applicants at the Visiting Assistant Professor level are also expected to have
an active research agenda, mentor students, and engage in service activities
appropriate to academic rank. Responsibilities include teaching 3 classes in
areas such as TESL methodology, SLA, and English Grammar. Target starting date
is January 1, 2020. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For those applying at the Visiting Assistant Professor level, a PhD in TESL,
Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, or a related area is required.

For those applying at the Instructor level, an Master’s degree in one of those
areas is required with ABD status preferred. A PhD in hand no later than
December 31st, 2019 is preferred. 

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. 

Candidates must have experience teaching English to non-native speakers of the
language.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: Experience in
teaching TESL-related pedagogy courses at the university level; Evidence of
continuing professional development; 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 the application link below and submit your
application materials:
- Letter of application;
- CV;
- A statement of teaching philosophy; 
- Sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials;
- Aresearch narrative describing current and future research agenda; and
- The names and contact information for three professional references.
Referees will be contacted electronically within 1-2 business days of
application submission.

Only electronic applications submitted through the application link will be
accepted. To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must
be received no later than October 18, 2019. Letters of reference must be
received no later than October 25, 2019. The department highly recommends that
complete applications be submitted prior to October 18, 2019 to ensure that
referees have enough time to submit their letters of recommendation.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. For additional information,
please contact SLCL HR at the contact information below.



Application Deadline: 25-Oct-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.illinois.edu 
Contact Information
	SLCL HR 
	Email: slcl-hr at illinois.edu 


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