Assistant Teaching Professor ESL/EAP Program at The Pennsylvania State University

Penntesoleast; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Applied Linguistics at a leading university is seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in the ESL/EAP Program to teach courses and engage in curricular development. Candidates should hold a Master’s in TESL/TESOL and have experience teaching international students, with the potential for reappointment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching composition to international or multilingual students.
• Experience in designing/leading professional development for ESL/composition teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate composition courses for international students.
• Engage in service to the department and ESL/EAP Programs.
• Mentor practicum students and coordinate professional development events.

Skills

Teaching composition

Curricular innovation

Mentorship

Education

Master’s degree in TESL/TESOL

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor ESL/EAP Program at The Pennsylvania State University

Friday, April 05, 2019 3:22 PM | PTE (Administrator)

The Department of Applied Linguistics at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in the ESL/EAP Program to begin in Fall 2019. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate composition courses for matriculated international students; teaching responsibilities may include other courses in the department as well. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in service to the department and ESL/EAP Programs in areas such as curricular innovation and development; new course design and delivery; mentorship of practicum students; and coordination of professional development events for students and colleagues. A Master’s degree in TESL/TESOL is required. Priority will be given to candidates who have experience in teaching composition to international or multilingual writing students, and in designing and/or leading professional development activities for ESL or composition teachers. This is a 36-week (two academic semesters, Fall and Spring), non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment. Full-time Assistant Teaching Professors teach three courses per semester. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically at https://psu.jobs/86445 . Include a formal letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job, a current curriculum vitae with three references listed, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applications received by April 22, 2019 will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please visit either http://aplng.la.psu.edu or http://aplng.la.psu.edu/programs/esl-eap-program for a more detailed description of the department and the ESL/EAP Programs.

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