Assistant/Associate Professor of TESOL/Bilingual/Dual Language Education

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of TESOL/Bilingual/Dual Language Education

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 11, 2024. Applications received after November 11, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein College of Education seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Bilingual/Dual Language Education. This is a full-time, nine-month appointment beginning in Fall 2025. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will enhance the College’s commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and academic excellence.

The University of Rhode Island is a research-intensive university (Carnegie R1 research classification, as of January 2025) with a commitment to high-quality teaching and community partnerships. The Feinstein College of Education is a community of educational scholars, leaders, and practitioners with a shared commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion within and outside of schools, bridging research and practice, and serving diverse and underserved populations. Rhode Island is a diverse, multilingual state, with 11% of students identified as multilingual learners (MLL). The Rhode Island Department of Education’s Blueprint for MLL Success and Strategic Plan outline the state’s commitment to serving this student population and to supporting and growing the state’s bilingual/dual language program offerings.

The successful candidate will participate as a core faculty member in a robust and growing TESOL/BDL program that includes faculty with expertise in translanguaging pedagogy, teacher education, functional linguistics, school leadership, language program evaluation, culturally responsive pedagogy, identity negotiation, intersections of policy and practice, and bilingual education. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct scholarly activities, including researching, publishing, and pursuing external funding; teach graduate and undergraduate courses; participate in department and university committees; and develop and maintain collaborative and professional partnerships with local schools and districts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain an appropriate agenda of research and funding; teach courses related to TESOL and bilingual/dual language education, including, but not limited to second language acquisition, applied linguistics, culturally responsive pedagogy, and methods of TESOL/bilingual education; advise graduate and undergraduate students in the TESOL/BDL program; and engage in sustainable partnerships with local schools and districts to build knowledge and improve practices that serve multilingual students. The candidate may also develop and teach courses and advise students in the Ph.D. in Education program.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D/Ed.D. in Education, TESOL, Bilingual Education, Applied Linguistics, Second-language Studies or closely related field at time of appointment.

2. Expertise in TESOL and/or bilingual/dual language education.

3. Demonstrated commitment to and/or experience in equity, social justice, and inclusion in education.

4. Record of scholarly activity commensurate with level of experience.

5. Experience working in educator preparation (e.g., teaching or supervising in educator preparation programs, facilitating professional development).

6. Experience as a PK-12 teacher working with bi/multilingual learners in a school setting.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED:

1. Successful college or university teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

2. Three or more years of experience as a PK-12 teacher working with bi/multilingual learners.

3. Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

4. Evidence of potential for developing, securing, and/or managing externally funded projects.

5. Experience designing and teaching asynchronous online courses.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department COEDU Dean’s Office

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter/ Letter of Application (should address how you meet required qualifications, including research and teaching experience and diversity/equity commitments) as one complete document.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Other Document – contact information for three references.

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(Please note: Finalists (candidates) will be contacted to provide writing samples directly to the committee.)

Position Number 106185

Posting Number F00438

Posting Date 10/08/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14093

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