[lg policy] [Edling] Job: Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities at UT San Antonio

Harold Schiffman hfsclpp at GMAIL.COM
Thu Sep 22 20:28:05 UTC 2011


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

Assistant/Associate Professor
Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities

The Department 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
biliteracy for Latino/a populations to begin Fall 2012, pending budget
approval. We seek a scholar with expertise in biliteracy and one or
more of the following areas: multiple literacies, bilingualism,
classroom-based research, language minority education, or other
related areas.

The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a
Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, Master of Arts
degree in TESL, 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 with
specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied
Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy,
Education or a closely related area. University teaching experience at
the graduate level. Evidence of an established research agenda and
strong publication record in biliteracy. Demonstrated success in
teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Associate Professor; Preferred Qualifications: Directing doctoral
student research, record of securing research support, proficiency in
academic Spanish, experience conducting research among US/Latino
populations.

Assistant Professor; Required Qualifications: Doctorate with
specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied
Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy,
Education or a closely related area. Interest in pursuing a research
agenda in biliteracy. Doctorate in hand by date of appointment.
Evidence of research activity and publication in one or more of the
areas listed above.

Assistant Professor; Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in
teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, experience
advising graduate students, record of securing research support,
proficiency in academic Spanish, experience conducting research among
US/Latino populations.

Appointment: Starting with the Fall 2012 semester at the level of
Associate Professor with tenure or Assistant Professor without tenure.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Applicants must submit a letter of application stating the rank
applied for, curriculum vitae, two publications or writing samples,
and names and contact information (including email) of three referees
to: Dr. Lucila D. Ek, Chair, Search Committee, Department of
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, College of Education and Human
Development, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San
Antonio, Texas, 78249-0653. Applications will be accepted by U.S. mail
or electronically at Lucila.Ek at utsa.edu with subject: “Faculty
position in Biliteracy/Literacy for Latino/a Populations.” Applicants
selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be
eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.
A review of applications will begin October 17, 2011 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.




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