Assistant Professor, Education

Endicott College; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Endicott College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Education (TESOL) beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach SEI/ESL pedagogy, advise students, participate in accreditation, and contribute to DEIB efforts on campus.

The position carries a fixed 12-month salary of $102,053.19 and is governed by ECFA terms. Responsibilities include teaching 24 credits annually (12 per semester), engaging in scholarship or development, curriculum design, and service to the

Qualifications

• PhD/Ed.D required for the role.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Expertise in TESOL, applied linguistics, bilingual education, SLA or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (12 per semester).
• Participate in accreditation processes.
• Engage in scholarship, research, or publishing and curriculum development.
• Supervise students in field and mentor teacher candidates.
• Contribute to DEIB initiatives within the Endicott community.

Skills

TESOL

Applied Linguistics

Bilingual Education

Second Language Acquisition

Education

PhD or Ed.D in TESOL / Applied Linguistics or related field

Job description

We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!

Position Description

The School of Education at Endicott College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Education (TESOL) to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate should be able to teach some of the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies and content-area integration English as a Second Language (ESL) pedagogy, curriculum design, linguistic development, psycholinguistics, and second language acquisition (SLA); Pedagogy for Multilingual Learners (MLs) and English Learners (ELs), and culturally and linguistically sustaining teaching practices. They also advise students; participate in accreditation processes; engage in professional scholarship or development; assist in the development of professional competencies in teacher candidates; and participate in school and college-wide service. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) of the Endicott community. This position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Endicott College Faculty Association (ECFA) and Endicott College. ECFA is a faculty union organized under the NEA (National Educational Association) and provides structure and support for all full-time faculty at Endicott College.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year -- 12 credits in both the fall and spring semesters (4 lecture courses each semester, or equivalent) Attend department, school, and college meetings.
• Participate in accreditation processes.
• Engage in professional development, scholarship, research, and/or publishing.
• Assist in curriculum development.
• Participate in department, school, and college service.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• PhD /Ed. D required
• Prior higher education experience preferred
• Primary expertise in ; TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Second Language Acquisition, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field by the start date.
• K-12 / Clinical Experience: Successful teaching experience working with multilingual learners in K-12 schools (often specified as 3+ years).
• Licensure / Endorsements: Eligibility for or possession of state ESL / SEI teacher certification or endorsement.
• Scholarship: Evidence of an active research agenda or clear potential for scholarly publication and external funding in language acquisition or ML education.
• Ability to supervise students in the field;
• Actively pursuing professional and/or academic scholarship;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students;
• Previous experience in assessing quality teaching and learning
• Previous experience in mentoring teacher candidates or teachers
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure regulations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with online course platforms, LMS, data systems
• Familiarity with Google Suite including Calendar, Sheets, Docs, and Folders
• Provides service to the School and College;
• Actively participates in relevant professional organizations

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the compensation for this faculty position is established through the College’s contractual salary structure. Pay rates are set for each faculty rank and appointment type. This position carries a fixed annual salary of $102,053.19 for a 12-month appointment. This amount represents base salary only and does not include benefits or other forms of compensation.

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