Job: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics and Critical Assessment

Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall, 2012. We seek a teacher-scholar with proven expertise in critical approaches to language teaching and assessment. The ideal candidate is an applied linguist who understands and researches social and political complexities of literacy and can apply these to issues of assessment in second language. Teacher- scholars who deal with multi-cultural interactions and critical approaches to (language) education are considered important for this position.

Knowledge of critical theory and L1 composition considered as advantages, as is evidence of leadership ability and grant writing ability. A proven record of publication is a requirement.

Candidates must be qualified to teach doctoral, master's, and undergraduate courses, and must demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship. Participation in the graduate program also includes teaching graduate students during one five-week summer session (with additional compensation).

The IUP English Department's commitment to broad faculty participation in the liberal studies offerings requires that all faculty are prepared to teach first-year college writing, research writing, introductory humanities literature, as well as courses in language studies. Active participation in departmental service and student advising is also expected.

Qualifications: Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of employment. In addition to expertise and scholarship in the specified field, all candidates must have documented training and experience in teaching composition, proven excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to service. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview process, which may include a teaching demonstration. All applicants must be work eligible.

How to Apply: Please indicate you are applying for the English faculty position in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Literacy. Send a letter of application, CV, transcripts, three current letters of recommendation, scholarly publication in applied linguistics and critical approaches to (language) education, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Tina Perdue at the application address below.

For full consideration, completed applications are due by November 28, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. We plan to screen applicants by telephone and will be inviting candidates for campus visits in early spring 2012.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V. For more information about IUP, visit our website at http://www.iup.edu.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education.

Application Deadline: 28-Nov-2011 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
Dr. Tina Perdue, Recruitment Chair
English Department
110 Leonard Hall
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 15705
USA
Contact Information:
Dr. Tina Perdue
Email: perdueiup at edu

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