[HERITAGE-LIST] Job: Assistant/associate professor of applied linguistics/TESL, University of Texas-San Antonio

[Scott G. McGINNIS]

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies

Assistant/Associate Professor
Applied Linguistics/TESL

The Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio, seeks an assistant/associate professor in the area of applied linguistics/TESL to begin Fall 2007, pending budgetary approval. We seek a scholar with
expertise in one or more of the following areas: second language acquisition and learning, second language literacy, computer-assisted language learning, assessment, language minority education, sociolinguistics, classroom-based research, language policy or other related areas.

The division offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies with a concentration in ESL, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mexican American Studies.  It also provides undergraduate and graduate programs for teacher certification
as well as support courses for other programs in the University.

Responsibilities include: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise masters and doctoral degree students, pursue an active research agenda, and contribute to the university and community through service activities.

Associate Professor; Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Applied Linguistics, Education or an appropriate discipline. Evidence of an established research agenda and strong publication record in one or more of the areas listed above. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and ESL/EFL teaching experience.

Associate Professor;  Preferred Qualifications: Experience advising doctoral students, record of securing research support, proficiency in a language other than English.

Assistant Professor;  Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Applied Linguistics, Education or an appropriate discipline. Evidence of research agenda and publications in one of the areas listed above.

Assistant Professor;  Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, experience advising graduate students, record of securing research support, proficiency in a language other than English, and ESL/EFL teaching experience.

Appointment, to begin Fall 2007, pending budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  Salary is competitive.

Applicants must submit by mail a letter of application stating the rank applied for, curriculum vitae, three publications or writing samples, and names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Juliet
Langman, Chair, Applied Linguistics/TESL Search Committee, Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, 78249-0653.  For hire at the assistant professor level, ABD candidates must have completed the doctorate by June 30, 2007.
Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens must state their current visa and residency status.  A review of applications will begin November 15, 2006, and will continue until position is filled. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.