23.2200, Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Asst/Assoc Prof and Academic Director, Western U

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Subject: 23.2200, Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Asst/Assoc Prof and Academic Director, Western U

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Date: Tue, 08 May 2012 11:54:36
From: Vangie Castillo [vangie.castillo at uwo.ca]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant/Associate Professor and Academic Director, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

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University or Organization: Western University 
Department: Faculty of Education, Western Language Bridging Program
Job Location: London, Ontario, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.edu.uwo.ca/
Job Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor & Academic Director  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; English as a Second Language

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Faculty of Education, Western University, seeks applicants for a 
probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor 
in the area of Applied Linguistics/English as a Second Language. If 
qualifications and experience warrant, the appointment will be made 
at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. The selected 
candidate will be assigned the role of Academic Director of the 
Western Language Bridging Program. The effective date of the 
appointment may be as early as July 1st, 2012. 

Candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, 
Second Language Education, TESL or a related field, and have a 
recognized college or university TESL/TESOL diploma/ certificate or 
the equivalent. The successful candidate will be assigned the role of 
Academic Director of the Western Language Bridging Program. 
He/She will also be expected to have an active scholarly research 
program, teach at the pre-service and graduate levels, supervise 
graduate students and engage in service on faculty and university 
committees. Strong preference will be given to those candidates who 
have demonstrated excellence in teaching content-based ESL to 
university students. The successful candidate will bring experience 
as both an educator and administrator of ESL and TESL programs as 
well as experience in online education in a higher education setting. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 
-  Providing academic oversight to the Western Language Bridging 
Program 
-  Working proactively to recruit instructors and students for the 
program
-  Teaching graduate courses in the area of applied linguistics/TESL 
-  Supervising graduate students 
-  Demonstrating a strong research and publication program and a 
commitment to seeking external funding 

Additional Required Qualifications:
-  University level ESL teaching experience
-  Excellent oral and written communication skills
-  High level of cultural/ intercultural competence and demonstrated 
leadership administering ESL programs 

Preferred Qualifications: 
-  Experience in the administration and delivery of ESL programs
-  Experience teaching in TESL programs at the certificate/diploma 
and/or graduate level
-  Experience administering TESL/TESOL programs
-  A successful external research funding record

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application which 
provides an overview and discussion of their qualifications as they 
relate to this specific position, along with their curriculum vitae and 
the names and contact information of three referees to the application 
address, application email address (deaned at uwo.ca), or fax number below. 

Review of applications will begin after May 31, 2012 and will 
continue until the position is filled.

This Position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have 
fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified 
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens 
and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is 
committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all 
qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal 
people and persons with disabilities.

Application Deadline: 31-May-2012 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dr. Vicki Schwean, Dean 
	Faculty of Education 
	Western University 
	1137 Western Road 
	London, Ontario N6G 1G7 
	Canada  
Email Address for Applications: deaned at uwo.ca 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.edu.uwo.ca/about-us/employment.html 
Contact Information:
	Ms. Vangie Castillo 
	Email: vangie.castillo at uwo.ca 
	Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 88653 
	Fax: 519-850-2377 

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