Assistant Professor of English

Ball State University’s Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position in TESOL and applied linguistics available August 2023.

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), advising MA research projects, engaging in departmental and university service, working with local schools and community partners, and collaborating across departments and colleges at BSU that support teacher training.

The Department of English offers majors and minors in literature, creative writing, professional writing, English education, and applied linguistics, including teacher preparation licenses for English as a New Language; the department also offers graduate programs in many of these areas, including an MA in TESOL and Linguistics. Students in all programs work with creative, dedicated faculty to explore a variety of texts and contexts, with an eye to becoming better writers, more innovative thinkers, and more thoughtful citizens who can engage in a diverse, globalized world.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistics and TESOL
• Advise MA research projects
• Departmental and university service
• Candidates must also have an active research agenda leading to product in the form of presentations and publications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. In TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education or related field expected from an accredited college or university by August 1, 2023; must have research agenda and record of effective teaching, including experience as a licensed teacher.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• K-12 teaching experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• English as a new language (ENL), second language (SLA), English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching experience
• Expertise in at least one area of linguistics: morphology and syntax, phonetics and phonology, English linguistics, sociolinguistics, multilingualism and/or indigenous/minority languages/dialects in the US
• Record of scholarship, including publication and/or presentation in primary area(s) of scholarship
• Record of or potential for external funding
• Record of building successful partnerships with K-12 schools
• Programmatic assessment and accreditation experience

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33350 . Include the following documents with your application: resume, cover letter, and Inclusive Excellence Statement.

In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through 11/03/2022.

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