[CBW_Exec] FW: Please Post: Job Announcement in TESOL

[Lalicker, William]

Please forward to all who might be interested. Thanks!

William B. Lalicker, Ph.D.
Professor of English
Member, Composition Directors Group
Member, Global Development Collaborative
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Main Hall, 720 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19383 USA
wlalicker at wcupa.edu; tel. 610.436.2268; fax 610.738.0516

From: Phila. writing program managers [mailto:PHILAWPA at LISTSERV.TEMPLE.EDU] On Behalf Of Tischio, Victoria
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 5:43 PM
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Subject: Please Post: Job Announcement in TESOL

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of TESOL, West Chester University of PA

School:  College of Arts and Sciences

Description: Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of TESOL. Highly competitive salary and benefits.


Assistant Professor of TESOL, beginning late August 2011. Tenure-track position.  Required qualifications: Ph.D./Ed.D. in TESOL or in one of the following related areas with a clear TESOL emphasis in research and/or coursework: second language education, English education, or a closely-tied field in linguistics (e.g., second language acquisition and teaching) in hand by August 15, 2011.

Open research specialization with required experience or solid preparation in teaching [or teacher training for] TESOL PK-12 in the public schools, as well as TESOL courses at the graduate level.  Instructional load will include "Teaching English Language Learners PK-12," a course designed to meet the needs of certification candidates across disciplines, content areas and grade levels.  Evidence of excellence in teaching and creative/innovative pedagogies and strong research or research potential.

Additional qualifications in second language assessment, sheltered instruction, teaching undergraduate linguistics, composition and rhetoric and/or general education writing, EFL, or second language courses highly desirable.

Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate will assume this position in either the Department of English or the Department of Languages & Cultures, which collaborate in the administration of TESOL programs at WCU.

Candidates must submit materials postmarked by November 13 to be considered in the initial screening of applicants. Screening will continue until the position is filled. Finalists must successfully complete an on-site interview and teaching demonstration. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Charles Grove
Director, TESOL Programs
Department of Languages & Cultures, 107 Main Hall
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting checks.




Victoria M. Tischio, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, English

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

610-436-2898

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