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Overview Non-Tenure Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics (Director of Academic Integration/Applied Linguistics) at Penn State Abington seeks a committed and energetic scholar-administrator to lead initiatives for our multilingual student population, including Academic Integration Courses (AIC) and the Applied Linguistics programs (TESOL minor and ESL Specialist Certificate). The successful candidate will direct the AIC program, coordinate with AIC's teaching and administrative partners, manage placement of new students, support and mentor faculty, and teach one course per semester. The department prefers a candidate with experience teaching college composition for English language learners and the ability to teach courses in theory, methodology, and praxis in second language acquisition. The candidate will pursue a research agenda related to teaching and learning of languages in academic contexts, administration of academic programs, or language policy in education. The Division of Arts and Humanities values a friendly, professional, and healthy atmosphere for its faculty and students. Abington is a baccalaureate-degree granting college of Penn State University, offering the advantages of small-college life with the resources of a Big Ten university, ten miles from downtown Philadelphia. About half of our 4,000 students enroll in BA and BS programs at Abington, while the rest complete their degrees at University Park. The College strongly supports first-generation, minority, and multilingual students who make up more than half of the student body. Responsibilities Direct the Academic Integration Courses (AIC) program and coordinate with AIC's teaching and administrative partners. Manage placement of new students. Support and mentor faculty. Teach one course per semester. Qualifications Master’s degree in TESOL or equivalent; Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or a cognate area preferred. Experience teaching college composition for English language learners. Ability to teach courses in theory, methodology, and praxis in second language acquisition. Record of pursuing research related to teaching and learning languages in academic contexts, administration of academic programs, or language policy in education. Appointment Details This is a non-tenure line position with a 48-week contract. It is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. Please apply with a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. In addition, please upload three letters of reference with contact information. Safety and Equal Opportunity Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. PennTESOL East is a professional, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement and advancement of English language teaching in eastern Pennsylvania. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penntesoleast

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