College of Arts and Sciences English

Job Title:	Assistant Professor - TESOL English Department
Salary:	Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Contract Period:	9 month
Job Information:	Illinois State University seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) with a research and teaching focus in English as a Second Language writing.  In addition to developing and teaching courses in second language writing at both graduate and undergraduate levels, the successful candidate will be able to teach courses on the theoretical foundations of TESOL as well as courses on methods and materials for English language learners in various learning contexts. PhD in TESOL, SLA, Applied Linguistics or other appropriate area required by start date, August 15, 2010. 2/3 teaching load; competitive salary.   For full consideration, send letter of application, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of outstanding teaching, and sample of research publication/work in progress no later than November 16, 2009. Please also send three letters of recommendation mailed by the respondents or placement dossier. Applications may also be submitted electronically to the TESOL Search Committee c/o Angie Scott arscott@ilstu.edu.  The successful applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States by August 15, 2010.   The ISU English Department emphasizes an English Studies model in both its undergraduate and its MA and PhD programs, and the department includes scholars in the fields of Children’s Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English Education, Linguistics, Literature, Print Culture, Rhetoric, TESOL, and Technical Writing. Our Department faculty and graduate students are a community of diverse scholars who value collaborative and interdisciplinary work, and we would especially welcome a colleague who could join a Departmental discourse concerning the global impact of English as a second language culturally, socially, and economically. For additional information about ISU and our Department please consult www.english.illinoisstate.edu.   Illinois State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity.
Beginning:	August 16, 2010
Review Begin Date:	November 16, 2009
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