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Assistant Professor of World Languages & Literatures

Tenure Track Position

Specialization(s):  Foreign Language Certification
Search #: 10-016

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:  

Successful candidate will be expected to 1) teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in foreign language teaching methodology, student teaching seminar, second language acquisition; 2) supervise student teachers in the field; 3) contribute to program assessment at the university and national levels; 4) share student advising and committee assignments. Occasionally candidate may teach first or second year Spanish, Italian, French, or German, or a course for the TESOL/Bilingual Education program.

Required Qualifications: 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in language education, applied linguistics, foreign language education, or related field. If ABD, candidate must have earned doctorate by time of appointment. Familiarity with national standards and pedagogical implementations is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment and expertise in teaching and research; successful experience working collaboratively with schools in urban and suburban settings; experience with language teaching and supervision; experience with implementing technology in language learning and teaching. Candidate must be sufficiently fluent in either Spanish, Italian, French, or German to teach first and second year courses.

Application Process:

Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:

Chair, World Languages and Literatures Department Search Committee, SCSU, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by February 1, 2010.  Position will remain open until filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.