31.3829, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi

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Subject: 31.3829, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi

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Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:08:02
From: Petra Lamb [petra.lamb at usm.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi, USA

 
University or Organization: The University of Southern Mississippi 
Department: School of Social Science and Global Studies
Job Location: Mississippi, USA 
Web Address: https://www.usm.edu/social-science-global-studies/index.php
Job Title: Assistant Professor of TESOL
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TESOL; Teacher Education

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Job Summary:
The School of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of Southern
Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant
Professor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) position,
beginning August 2021. The successful candidate will pursue a relevant program
of research, build relationships with local communities of ESL educators, and
explore collaborative possibilities with other faculty at USM. 

This position will involve teaching existing graduate and undergraduate
courses, such as Multiculturalism for ESL Educators, Curriculum Development in
ESL/EFL, Testing and Assessment in ESL/EFL, and Teaching Second Languages:
Theory into Practice, as well as developing new courses in TESOL for the
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages (MATL) program. The successful
candidate will advise and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students and
collaborate with program coordinators to develop an ESL licensure track. We
are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in teacher
education, online instruction, and/or world languages. We seek applicants who
have experience in diverse teaching settings and who are interested in summer
teaching online at the graduate level. 

Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in TESOL, SLA, applied linguistics, or related field by
August 2021, and experience in TESOL, with a record of high-quality teaching
and evidence of a research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in TESOL, SLA, applied linguistics, or related field by time
of application, and experience in TESOL and ESL/EFL, with a record of
high-quality teaching and evidence of active research engagement.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with
Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi
encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

Candidates should submit the following to the application link below:
- A cover letter,
- CV,
- Writing sample,
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including evaluations if possible),
- Names and contact information for three professional references,
- Statement of teaching philosophy, and
- Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Unofficial transcripts and letters of reference will be requested prior to
interviews. Official transcripts are required prior to extending an offer to
the preferred candidate.

Review of applications will begin January 11, 2021, and will continue until
position is filled. For priority consideration, submit applications by January
19, 2021.



Application Deadline: 19-Jan-2021 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1692&site=1 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Katie Angus 
	Email: katie.angus at usm.edu 


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