The
Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education
and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio, seeks a
Visiting Assistant Professor in the area of applied linguistics/TESL
for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semester, pending budgetary approval.
We seek a scholar with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
second language literacy, computer assisted language learning, language
and content-area instruction, pedagogical grammar and general ESL
teacher education.
The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, a Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts degree 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.
Applicants must submit by e-mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
a publication or writing sample, and names and contact information of
three referees to: Dr. Juliet Langman, Chair, Visiting Assistant
Professor Search Committee via the following e-mail: juliet.langman@utsa.edu. Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens must state their current visa and residency status. A review of applications will begin July 15, 2013,
and will continue until position is filled. UTSA is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, a Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts degree 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 3 graduate and/or undergraduate TESL courses per semester, and provide service to the MA-TESL Program as needed.
Required Qualifications: Doctorate completed by August 31, 2013
in Applied Linguistics, Educational Linguistics, Language &
Literacy, Education or an appropriate discipline. University-level
teaching experience. Evidence of research agenda in one of the areas
listed above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or
graduate level, proficiency in a language other than English, ESL/EFL
teaching experience, experience advising graduate students, and evidence
of publications in one or more of the areas outlined above.
Appointment
is for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 only, pending budgetary approval, at
the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Teaching opportunities for
Summer 2014 may be available.
