[Edling] Job Announcement: Asst Professor in ESOL/TESOL, University at Buffalo

[Kearney, Erin]

I am pleased to share with you news of an open position at the State University of New York at Buffalo.  Share widely and send any inquiries my way!

--Erin


Assistant Professor of English for Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Position Summary
The Department of Learning and Instruction in the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), seeks a scholar in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for a tenure-track position. Candidates will be considered at the Assistant Professor level. 

The Department of Learning and Instruction at UB has a long history of research excellence and strong commitment to teaching. The successful candidate must have: 

ability to sustain a research program related to English as a New Language (ENL), English Language Learners (ELLs), and/or the teaching of ELLs 
ability to seek and obtain external funding
ability to provide quality instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments 
commitment to strong university advising, particularly related to graduate students 

 

Preference will be given to candidates with K-12 teaching experience in environments that included both ELLs and students with disabilities. Although the specific area of research is open, we are particularly interested in candidates who are engaged in research on one or more of the following topics: 

 interventions for ELLs with learning disabilities 
ways schools address the needs of underserved populations (including programmatic, curricular and/or instructional approaches at the intersections of ELL education and exceptional education)
learning assessments, assessment administration, and impact of assessment on ELLs and/or students with disabilities 
issues of equity and access that arise for ELLs and students with disabilities 

We welcome candidates from a range of methodological traditions and employing a range of methodologies including, but not limited to, observational, experimental, design-based research, and mixed-method approaches. Preference will be given to candidates whose research, teaching, and service can serve the needs of one or more of the following programs:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Ed.M. degree (http://gse.buffalo.edu/programs/esol) 
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Ed.M. degree  (http://gse.buffalo.edu/programs/tesol)  
Childhood with Bilingual Extension (1-6) Ed.M.   (http://gse.buffalo.edu/programs/childext) 
Special Education Ph.D. degree program (http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/sped/) 
Foreign and Second Language Ph.D. degree program (http://gse.buffalo.edu/programs/fsl)                          
We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.  The University at Buffalo is an institution with a significant international student population and a diverse staff, faculty and student body.  In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups underrepresented in higher education.

 

Qualifications: An earned PhD or EdD prior to appointment in a related field; record of research and scholarly publications consistent with the appointment level; and ability to teach and advise students at the graduate level. The successful candidate must have a strong research record, a willingness to continue generating external funding, and a strong commitment to teaching, community engagement, and professional service.

 

To Apply: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Application materials must include (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) up to three sample publications, and (4) contact information for at least three references.  Submission of teaching evaluations is welcome but optional.

 

For More Info: Contact Dr. Erin Kearney (ekearney at buffalo.edu)

Deadline: All applications submitted by November 27, 2015 will receive full consideration.  However, screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.


--
Erin Kearney, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Learning and Instruction
Graduate School of Education
554 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
716-645-4058


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