The Department of English Language and Literature at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Educational Linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2014. Secondary specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 course load in areas including Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, methods for teaching grammar, second language literacy, language acquisition, introductory linguistics, and composition. In addition, he or she will assist in course and program development as well as mentoring practicum students. The position offers the opportunity to work with graduate students in the department?s MA TESOL program; undergraduate students in the department?s teaching majors/minors (ESL minor, English major/minor, Language Arts major/minor); and English language learners in the university?s English Language Institute and Mount Pleasant Public Schools.
Required Qualifications: Candidates for this position must have their Ph.D. in Educational or Applied Linguistics or a related field in hand by August 2014. Evidence of successful college teaching and an active research program are required.
Preferred Qualifications: K-12 teaching experience preferred.
The application must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and copies of official transcripts. In addition, please send current letter(s) of reference by mail or e-mail to William Wandless, Chair, Department of English, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 or english@cmich.edu. Priority will be given to those applications that are posted by October 25, 2013.
The Department of English Language and Literature offers opportunities for leadership and involvement for its entire faculty. Members from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about the department, visit?http://www.cmich.edu/colleges/chsbs/English/Pages/d efault.aspx.
Established in 1892, Central Michigan University is among the nation?s 80 largest public universities with more than 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus and another 7,000 enrolled online and at more than 50 locations across North America. CMU is a $440 million enterprise offering more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master?s, specialist and doctoral levels, with a focus on key areas of strength and emerging interest such as biochemistry, business administration, communications, educational leadership, engineering, health professions and administration, neuroscience, physical therapy, and psychology. In addition, CMU has established the nation?s 137th College of Medicine, with an inaugural class of 64 students that will start its studies in August 2013, to address a growing shortage of primary care physicians in Michigan.
With nationally ranked academic programs, professors who put students first, excellent undergraduate research opportunities and world-class facilities, CMU is committed to providing students with a superior learning environment and global perspective to be successful in an increasingly complex world.
CMU competes in the NCAA?s Division I Mid-American Conference in seven men?s and nine women?s sports. Two additional women?s sports are
currently being added. CMU is located in a classic college community in the heart of central lower Michigan. Home to 26,000 of Isabella
County?s more than 70,000 people and growing, Mount Pleasant offers a blend of natural features, family attractions and small-town life
complemented by university culture.
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CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).
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