Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking an assistant professor in the teaching of English language learners. A successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and program development related to second language and literacy, and to collaborate with nationally recognized faculty in research and program development. This is an academic year position with a proposed starting date of Fall 2008.

Major responsibilities could include : (1) teaching undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses; (2) conducting innovative, rigorous research; (3) advising graduate students; (4) leading or supporting program development, especially in the area of teacher preparation at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels; (5) contributing to intra-university or school-university partnerships; or (6) collaborating with other faculty.

Qualifications. Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree in a field relevant to second language teaching and learning; a record of scholarly activities in second language education, applied linguistics, cross-cultural communication, or bilingual education; and be fluent in another language. They should provide evidence of accomplishment in research and teaching. Applicants should provide relevant information about (a) experience working with K-12 teachers, students and/or teacher education candidates in culturally diverse settings; (b) interest in preparing the next generation of literacy scholars (e.g., advising undergraduate and graduate students); (c) a strong record of research, publication and involvement in ESL/ELL research and practice; and (d) ability to contribute to existing strengths and initiatives in areas such as teacher preparation and induction, urban education and diversity, educational policy, and/or educational applications of technology.

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter summarizing their relevant experiences and accomplishments, current curriculum vitae, three names for references, and two sample scholarly products (published papers, multimedia products, grant proposals, etc). All application materials must be sent in electronic form to the search secretary at orr@msu.edu (indicate “ELL/ESL Search” in the subject line).

Dr. Guofang Li and Dr. Avner Segall
Co-chairs, English Language Learning/English as a Second Language Search
c/o Connie Orr orr@msu.edu,
313 Erickson Hall
Department of Teacher Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034

Please see the College web site (http://www.educ.msu.edu/) for information about the college and this position. We invite inquiries to any of the search committee members: Guofang Li (liguo@msu.edu), Avner Segall (avner@msu.edu), Yong Zhao (zhaoyo@msu.edu), Elizabeth Heilman (eheilman@msu.edu), and Susan Gass (gass@msu.edu). Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.