Position Opening at Colorado State University

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH: APPLIED LINGUISTICS/

ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Colorado State University

 

Position

The Department of English at Colorado State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of English with a specialty in second/foreign language assessment. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment to begin August 16, 2012.

 

Required Qualifications

·      Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or equivalent in hand at time of appointment

·      Evidence of scholarly potential in Applied Linguistics

·      Demonstrated expertise in language assessment

·      Native or near-native English skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Ability to help plan and deliver professional development on language assessment to CSU faculty working with international students to ensure the students' academic success

·      Evidence of scholarly agenda with quantitative and qualitative empirical research in applied linguistics

·      Demonstrated record of professional activity in TESL/TEFL or Applied Linguistics

·      Record of effective college teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level

·      Experience in mentoring or working with students of diverse backgrounds

 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in TESL/TEFL, second/foreign language assessment, and other relevant English department courses. He or she will assist with professional development for faculty working with international students in general education courses and in specific fields (such as business, engineering, and computer science). The candidate will also assist with internationalization initiatives at the university and development of the MA TESL/TEFL program. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per year for a portion of the time before tenure, and then adjusted according to the department's differential workload policy. The successful candidate will also advise students, engage in research and publication, and provide service to the department, university, and profession. Candidates who can enhance the Department's commitment to diversity through teaching, research, and service are encouraged to apply.

 

Salary will be commensurate with assistant professor rank and experience.

 

Application Procedures and Deadlines

Please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Also include evidence of scholarship and professional development, and three letters of recommendation to: Gerald Delahunty, Chair, Applied Linguistics/English as a Second/Foreign Language Search Committee, Colorado State University, Department of English, 1773 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1773. Direct routine inquiries to Sue Russell at (970) 491-1898. Applications may be submitted electronically, to be sent to Sue.Russell@colostate.edu. Campus interviews of finalists will be conducted in May. This is an open search. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the faculty of the Department of English. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, for full consideration, applications must be postmarked by April 16, 2012.

General Information

Colorado State University (about 30,000 students) is located in Fort Collins, a growing community of close to 144,000 at the base of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, 65 miles north of Denver. The area is noted for its natural beauty and abundant cultural and recreational activities.

Colorado State University is a Research I comprehensive land-grant university. The Department of English has a tenure-track faculty of 35, approximately 500 undergraduate majors, and more than 140 graduate students. We appoint approximately 35 graduate teaching assistants who teach creative and expository writing and English as a second language. Undergraduate concentrations in creative writing, English education, language, literature, and writing lead to a B.A. in English. Master of Arts degrees are offered in creative non-fiction, English education, literature, rhetoric and composition, and TEFL/TESL. A Master of Fine Arts is offered in creative writing. More information is available on the English Department Home Page at: http://english.colostate.edu/.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.