Assistant Professor - Special Education and Literacy Studies - Terminal/1 Year Appt
Full Time
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Posted
Job description
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Special Ed & Literacy Studies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F075P
Job Type
Non-Tenure Track
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
I30
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience plus a generous benefits package.
General Summary
Western Michigan University College of Education and Human Development invites applications and nominations for the position of Term Assistant Professor of TESOL.
Major Duties
- Teach undergraduate and graduate level classes for WMU’s TESOL programs
- Assist with program improvement and curriculum development
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success
- Participate in service opportunities to the department, university, community, and profession
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD (ABD considered) in TESOL, Second Language Acquisition, Curriculum and Instruction with a bilingual or language specialization
- Experience teaching in a K-12 culturally and linguistically diverse setting
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate TESOL classes
Desired Qualifications
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate classes on second language acquisition, grammar for ESL teachers, educational linguistics, and/or ESL teaching methods
- Experience with online and hybrid instruction
- Experience with curriculum development
Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified candidates must apply online and submit curriculum vita, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references.
Please direct any questions about the job position to Dr. Virginia David, search committee chair, at (269) 387-3494 or virginia.david@wmich.edu.
Review of applications will begin April 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct any questions about the job position to Dr. Virginia David, search committee chair, at (269) 387-3494 or virginia.david@wmich.edu.
Review of applications will begin April 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Position Information
COMMUNITY
AND
UNIVERSITY
Kalamazoo is a wonderful and vibrant city, located midway between Chicago and Detroit. It is a short distance from Lake Michigan, and home to two nationally ranked institutions of higher learning, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. Kalamazoo is known for its community focus and emphasis on access to quality education at all levels. The Kalamazoo Promise is a nationally renowned program in which graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools receive free tuition to attend public and private colleges in Michigan. Kalamazoo and Michigan provide extensive entertainment and recreational activities, including opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, unique restaurants and shops, and a strong culture supporting the arts. WMU is ranked as a Doctoral University – Higher Research Activity according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning.
COLLEGE
OF
EDUCATION
AND
HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT:
The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is a vital, equity-minded unit committed to developing exceptional education and human development professionals, advancing knowledge through teaching, scholarship and creative works, and enhancing the university and its stakeholders through innovative collaborations. The college is comprised of six departments, which includes Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, Research and Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Performance and Health Education, Special Education and Literacy Studies, and Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies. Approximately 110 regular full-time faculty members serve over 2,000 undergraduate and about 1,100 graduate students, with majors enrolled in programs leading to the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s, and doctoral degrees.
DEPARTMENT
OF
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
AND
LITERACY
STUDIES
The Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on preparation of educational professionals with expertise in meeting the needs of K-12 students with diverse abilities.
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