Northern Illinois University
Richard Orem
815-753-1688
Assistant Prof of Literacy Education
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LITERACY EDUCATION
WITH EXPERTISE IN BILINGUAL/ESL PK-12 EDUCATION NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Tenure Track, Beginning August 16, 2009
Position Description:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bilingual and ESL education with focus on PK-12 education. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses leading to bilingual/ESL teaching approvals, maintain a record of scholarly presentations and writings, engage in consulting and/or staff development; advise graduate students; direct theses and doctoral dissertations; develop and teach academic programs in both campus and off-campus environments.
Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate with an emphasis on bilingual and/or ESL Education, or a related field Background in methods, materials, and assessment in bilingual and ESL education in the K-12 grades
PK-12 school teaching experience in bilingual or ESL contexts
Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the following qualifications:
Ability to teach a variety of courses leading to approval for bilingual and/or ESL teachers including methods and materials, assessment, linguistics Record of scholarly presentations and writings on research agenda pertaining to bilingual and/or ESL
PK-12 education
Knowledge of or experience with the use of recent developments and new technologies in bilingual and ESL education at the PK-12 grade levels and in ELL teacher education Experience in consulting and/or staff development Competency with a language of a population served by bilingual programs in Illinois Experience in administering grant funded programs
Salary:
Nine-month appointment and salary will be competitive. Summer teaching is available based on program need and available resources.
Application:
Applicants should send a letter of interest, vita, copies of graduate transcripts and three original letters of recommendation which speak to the job description and qualifications to:
Dr. Norman A. Stahl, Chair
Department of Literacy Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
FAX: (815)753-8563
Application Deadline:
The desired contract starting date is August 16, 2009. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive university enrolling approximately 25,000 students and serving a region with growing diversity population from Chicago and its surrounding metropolitan areas. The Department of Literacy Education offers course work pertaining to life span reading, language arts, bilingual education, ESL, adult literacy and deaf education, and it awards bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and recognizes dual career issues. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.