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Faculty
Position #3882
Assistant/Associate Professor
Second Language Acquisition/Instructional Technology
Department
of Secondary Education
Effective
August 7, 2010
The Department of Secondary Education at the University of South Florida is seeking an assistant/associate professor as a scholar/educator in second language education for appointment to a tenure track position effective August 7, 2010.
The Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology (SLA/IT) Ph.D. program is a unique interdisciplinary degree offered through both the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences. Regarded as a model with respect to its innovative design, curriculum, and delivery, SLA/IT offers its graduates mentoring, expertise, and opportunity to enter the fields of SLA, instructional technology, teacher education, applied linguistics, and foreign language teaching. Additional information about the program is available at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/slait/
Responsibilities
Teach graduate level courses in the field of second language acquisition (SLA), ESOL and /or foreign language education ;conduct research in the field; engage in the professional affairs of organizations appropriate to the field; advise students; network with schools and districts; participate in program management, and governance in the department, college, and university. A courtesy appointment in the World Languages Department may also be possible.
Qualifications
Required:
- Earned doctorate in second language education, foreign language education, or closely related field;
- university record commensurate with appointment at the Assistant/Associate level according to USF’s standards (http://files.acad.usf.edu/facprogdev/5464.pdf);
- established record of research activity which indicates systematic inquiry and scholarship related to language education;
- experience teaching in the area of second language/foreign language studies;
- excellent communication skills in English;
- demonstrated expertise with contemporary instructional technologies
- Success in college-level teaching.
- Proficiency in at least one foreign language
Preferred:
- Experience in attracting external funding;
- Service on doctoral dissertation committees;
- Experience with distance learning;
- Interest in interdisciplinary teaching innovations with other subject areas;
- Evidence of collaborative abilities;
- Involvement in the affairs of appropriate professional organizations;
- Community involvement and successful teaching experience in K-12 settings;
- Experience in teaching Applied Linguistics
Salary: Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
USF welcomes applications from qualified applicants who have knowledge of and experience with individuals representing diverse backgrounds and cultures. Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, official university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of four professional references. Please specify Position # 3882. Position finalists may be requested to provide letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
Applications must be submitted electronically to https://employment.usf.edu
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Jane Applegate, Chair of the Search Committee, email address: applegat@coedu.usf.edu
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00 pm EST, November 30, 2009. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Maxine Bland at (813) 974-0376 (mgbland@tempest.coedu.usf.edu) at least five working days in advance of need.
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