[Coehd] Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics/TESL at UTSA

Please share widely. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Assistant Professor Applied Linguistics/TESL 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 professor in the area of applied linguistics/TESL to begin Fall 2018, pending budgetary approval. We seek a scholar with a strong focus on an area in applied/educational linguistics directly related to TESOL. Areas include, but are not limited to K-12 EL contexts, L2 pedagogy and technology, second language acquisition, language policy, language assessment, sociolinguistics, and/or research methods in applied linguistics. The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a MA in Teaching English as a Second Language, a MA in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies with concentrations in bilingual education and bicultural studies, a graduate certificate in TESL, and a BA 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. For Assistant Professor: Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Applied Linguistics, Educational Linguistics, Language & Literacy, Education or an appropriate discipline. University-level teaching experience. Research publications indicating a strong research agenda. ESL/EFL teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, experience advising graduate students, proficiency in a language other than English. Evidence of securing grants. Experience or interest in quantitative research. Appointment to begin Fall 2018, pending budgetary approval. Salary is competitive. Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/7471 and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three publications or writing samples, a teaching philosophy statement, and names and contact information of three referees. A review of applications will begin October 20, 2017, and will continue until position is filled. Applicants who are 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. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.