[lg policy] Job: Postdoctoral Scholar in Language Education

[Johnson, David C]

The University of Iowa
College of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
Postdoctoral Scholar in Language Education

Position
A position for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Education is open in the Department of Teaching and Learning for the area of English Language Learner education. This scholar will conduct research and provide instruction in the areas of (a) language support in content area instruction, (b) dual language education/home language support, and/or (c) parental, family, and community engagement. The candidate will be engaged in a professional development grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Education Requirement
Candidates must have a PhD in ELL/ESL/TESOL education, Applied Linguistics, Educational Linguistics, or a closely related field.

Required Qualification
Three years of relevant experience with English Language Learners in K-12 settings

Relevant experience and scholarship in one or more the three key grant areas: (a) language support in content area instruction, (b) dual language education/home language support, and/or (c) parental, family, and community engagement.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Willingness to take on leadership roles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable qualification
Experience in facilitating professional development for teachers

Prior teaching in ESL Endorsement or U.S. licensure programs

Management of professional development or research projects

Salary and Benefits
$48,192/year.  Excellent benefits package https://www.grad.uiowa.edu/postdoc/university-benefits-for-postdoctoral-scholars.

Appointment
Twelve-month appointment beginning August 17, 2017. Position may be funded through May 2019.

Applications
Information on how to apply is available at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/

To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/2715. Applicants must create a login for the jobs.uiowa.edu system. Candidates will submit:
(1)    letter of interest
(2)    current curriculum vitae
(3)    writing sample (journal publication or thesis with methods chapter/section)
(4)    names of 3 professional references.

Screening:
Review of applications will begin February 21 and continue until the position is filled.

David Cassels Johnson<https://education.uiowa.edu/person/david-cassels-johnson>, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Foreign Language and ESL Education

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
University of Iowa
240 Lindquist Center North
Iowa City, IA 52242-1529
(319) 335-6175


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