Job Summary:
The Department of Linguistics and TESOL (LING), in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a one-year appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction in TESOL beginning August 2024. Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, supervision, and service
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Essential Duties:
Applicants should be qualified to teach TESOL classes at both undergraduate and graduate levels focusing on communicative approaches and/or proficiency-based approaches to English language teaching. Potential coursework includes methods, applied linguistics, pedagogical phonology/grammar, and Second Language Acquisition. Applicants should be able to teach synchronous or asynchronous online classes, as well as hybrid ones in order to contribute to our online undergraduate TESOL minor and certificate and our graduate HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) programs. The standard teaching load is 8 courses per academic year (typically 4/4), although this load may be modified by the Chair pursuant to significant service assignments. Applicants must be qualified to oversee and manage our English Language Institute (ELI). As the Interim Director of our ELI program, the candidate will be responsible for scheduling classes; training, supervising, and supporting ESL instructors; designing and updating language curricula; and evaluating the language program to meet the needs of both international and domestic English Language learners. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for promoting language learning and cultural understanding. In addition to TESOL instruction and administration of the ELI, the faculty member will contribute to the growth of the Department of Linguistics and TESOL through participation in departmental activities, collaboration with university and community partners, recruitment, and other service.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Linguistics, TESOL, and/or related field, e.g. second language acquisition, language pedagogy, etc. Experience in training or supervising teachers and in teaching ESL is required, as is experience teaching online.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with outreach and non-profits local to the DFW area is desired, as is experience working with international populations. Professional K12 teaching certification and/or experience is a plus. Prior experience teaching in Higher Ed and working with internal and external stakeholders will be given preference as well.
Special Instructions:
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28664and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
• Cover Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 references (may be requested after the interview stage is completed)
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Search Committee Chair: Laurel Stvan at [email protected].
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location: Arlington
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