(NAME-MCE) Assistant Professor in TESOL/Bilingual Education

[Kristen French]

Dear Colleagues, 
Western Washington University is looking for an Assistant Professor in TESOL/Bilingual Education.
Please share this announcement with colleagues. 

For more information see:
https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=473

Assistant Professor in TESOL/Bilingual Education

About the Position: The Department of Educational Leadership, Woodring College of Education, invites qualified candidates to apply for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in TESOL/Bilingual Education.  The position will include teaching and advising for the ESL and Bilingual endorsements, participation in TESOL and Woodring curriculum teams, and supervision of field practica. This is an academic year appointment with opportunity for summer employment.
 
Faculty at WWU enjoy a balance of teaching, supervision, service, and scholarship in a university that is nationally ranked as a top regional university. With approximately 13,000 students, WWU is located in beautiful Bellingham between Vancouver, BC and Seattle WA.  For more information about living in Bellingham, see http://www.cob.org/more.htm.  Related websites:  Western Washington University: http://www.wwu.edu and Woodring College of Education: http://www.wce.wwu.edu. 

About the Department: The TESOL program offers a  well-recognized TESOL certificate and endorsement program, is initiating a Bilingual endorsement this year, and recently received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to incorporate culturally and linguistically responsive elements in all methodology courses in the teacher education curriculum so all graduates are prepared to work effectively with diverse limited English proficient learners.

Position Responsibilities:
Teach Bilingual Education and TESOL courses to prepare future instructors to teach in  K-12 settings
Align course syllabi with the national, state, and program student learning outcomes
Supervise practicum experiences
Collaborate with TESOL and other Woodring faculty
Sustain a program of scholarship in the field
Participate in service activities benefiting the department, college, university, community, and the profession
Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate with a focus on Bilingual Education/TESOL (or expected by August 2008)
Initiated a scholarship agenda and have a coherent plan for further research in BE/TESOL
Demonstrated understanding of the relationship between language, literacy, and culture
Successful teaching experience as a practitioner/educator in the K-12 school system
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including those from educational settings in the community
Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with marginalized populations

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with bilingual or content-based ESL instruction
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Evidence of successful teaching or training of adult learners
Interest in application of technology in an ESL environment

Academic Emphasis: Bilingual Education (BE) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Job Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications 

Bargaining Union: United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions and Requested Documents:

To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by January 25, 2008. 

A complete application file will include:
Cover letter thoroughly addressing each required and preferred qualification
Curriculum Vita
A list of 4 professional references with phone numbers and email information
A writing sample (published or unpublished)

Send materials to: 

Dr. Susan Mancuso, Search Chair, 
Woodring College of Education, Mail Stop 9087
Western Washington University
516 High Street, Bellingham, WA  98225-9087
 
For specific questions, contact the TESOL Program Director, Trish Skillman:  E-mail: Trish.Skillman at wwu.edu 
phone:(360) 650-4949, (WA St. Relay#1-800-833-6388)

For additional information about Western Washington University employment, visit http://www.acadweb,wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm  AA/EOE

Other Information:
Job Posted: 12/3/2007
Closing Date Notes: To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by January 25, 2008. Open until filled.
Recruitment #: 07821
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.