Job: TESOL, California State University, Los Angeles -- DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 3 JANUARY 2001

[Scott McGinnis]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING

DIVISION OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS & INTERDIVISIONAL STUDIES

POSITION:  Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-track Position in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
STARTING DATE:  Fall, 2001
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  An earned doctorate or ABD in Applied
Linguistics or a closely related field (from an accredited institution
of higher education) and ESL/EFL teaching experience are required.  The
applicant must have demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a
multi-ethnic, multicultural environment and in culturally and
linguistically diverse settings.  Applicant must have expertise in
second language acquisition theory, teaching methods, sociolinguistics,
and pedagogical grammar.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Expertise in the following two areas is
highly desirable:  second language writing research and practice and
discourse analysis.  K-12 experience, research and publication
experience, and grant writing experience are also desirable.
DUTIES:  Principal duties will include teaching second language theory,
teaching methods, pedagogical grammar, and sociolinguistics in the MA
TESOL Program.  In addition to teaching, the candidate will be expected
to provide program advisement, advise thesis and project students, and
participate in scholarly activity.
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a
comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The
California State University system, offers programs in more than 50
academic and professional fields.  The campus is located at the eastern
edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with
more than 19,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich,
ethnic diversity of the area.  The University is committed to
student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic
excellence, hires on the basis of merit and encourages qualified
minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply.
SALARY RANGE: Initial salary will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience.  Substantial performance/merit increases may be earned
in subsequent years.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Please submit a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, official transcripts from the institution awarding the
highest degree, and three letters of recommendation.  Employment is
contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Doctorate is required for tenure.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on January 3,
2001 and continue until position is filled.  If unable to fill this
position, it may be converted to a Full-Time Temporary appointment.
Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for
information to:

Dr. Fernando A. Hernandez, Chair
Division of Educational Foundations and Interdivisional Studies
Charter College of Education
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90032-8143

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state
law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a
community in which a diverse population can live and work in an
atmosphere of tolerance, civility and
respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without
regard to economic status, ethnic, racial, or
cultural background, political views, sexual orientation, or other
personal characteristics or beliefs.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals
with protected disabilities to
(a)	complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job
functions when this does not cause an undue hardship.