Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy

Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sick days

State retirement system

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy in the Departments of Linguistics and TESOL. Ph.D. required upon appointment.

The successful candidate will anchor the department's phonetics, phonology, and language-structure curriculum and engage undergraduate and MA students in research. The role includes teaching courses such as Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology, Teaching Pronunciation, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by appointment; expertise in phonetics/phonology; second language pronunciation focus.
• Experience directing MA theses and capstones; supervising practicum placements.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in phonetics, phonology, and related linguistics topics.
• Direct MA theses and capstone projects; supervise practicum placements.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; participate in department and university service.

Skills

Phonetics

Phonology

Language pedagogy

Applied linguistics

Education

Ph.D. required upon appointment

Job description

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary

Northeastern Illinois University, Departments of Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy (Ph.D. required upon appointment), serving both the Linguistics and the TESOL programs. The successful candidate will anchor the department’s phonetics, phonology, and language-structure curriculum and maintain an active research program engaging undergraduate and MA students.

Job Description

The successful applicant is expected to teach courses such as Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology, Phonetics and Phonology, Advanced Phonetics and Phonology, Teaching Pronunciation, English Pedagogical Grammar, Structure of Modern English, Principles of Linguistics for Teachers, and undergraduate and MA-level thesis and capstone projects, along with other electives. Applicants may also have opportunities to develop courses in their area of expertise in Linguistics and TESOL. They should expect to direct MA theses and capstone papers, supervise clinical and school-based practicum placements, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in departmental, university, and community activities. Please note that all candidates must be able and willing to teach face-to-face courses, in some cases at multiple NEIU campuses, as well as hold office hours face-to-face on-campus.

Minimal Qualifications

We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in phonetics and phonology, including their applied and instructional dimensions. Preference will be given to candidates whose work engages second language pronunciation and phonological acquisition, pedagogical grammar and the structure of English, language and multilingualism in immigrant-serving communities, language and disability, psycholinguistics, or signed languages. Experience applying phonetics and phonology in clinical (teaching-practicum) or school-based settings is particularly welcome, as is a record of mentorship within teacher licensure or ESL and bilingual endorsement programs. Applications from candidates with speech-language pathology (SLP) experience are also welcome.

Salary Range

Salary Range $65,000 - $68,000

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

• health, dental, and vision benefits
• sick and vacation days
• participation in the State Universities Retirement System

Equal Opportunity / Affiliation

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.

Eligibility & Background Check

NEIU will consider applications from individuals who have valid work authorization in the United States (including those holding valid F-1 and H-1B status) and who currently reside in and are physically within the United States. The University is unable to consider applications from any individual who is outside of the United States and will require consular processing to obtain an H-1B visa. This position requires a background check.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins November 20, 2006.

Additional Information

For more info, visit our respective websites, Linguistics and TESOL.

Locations

Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago.

Academic Programs

Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs.