Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor of Education
World Language and Second Language Acquisition
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is entering a transformational period of growth supported by the
$1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/) and the $1B Bioscience Connecticut
(http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments, and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence
(http://issuu.com/uconnprovost/docs/academic-plan-single-hi-optimized_1). As part of these
initiatives, UConn has hired more than 450 new faculty at all ranks during the past three years. We are
pleased to continue these investments by inviting applications and nominations for a tenure-track
faculty position in World Language Education and Second Language Acquisition in the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction in the Neag School of Education at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor to begin in August 2015.
The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in methods of second language
acquisition, including foreign language instruction that includes a field-based practicum sequence;
conduct research and scholarly activities in areas of expertise; advise students at all levels; contribute
expertise to teacher education program planning; serve on university committees; work in collaboration
with public school partners; and provide service to professional organizations. The primary teaching
assignments will be undergraduate and graduate courses on the methods of teaching foreign languages,
K – 12, as well as courses assisting teacher candidates learn to differentiate instruction for all language
learners.
The successful candidate will also be expected to broaden participation among members of
underrepresented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the
richness of diversity in the learning experience; and integrate multicultural experiences into
instructional methods and research.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
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An earned doctorate in a relevant field (e.g., foreign language acquisition, bilingual education,
teacher education, second language acquisition) with a completion date prior to faculty
appointment (August 23, 2015). Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential for an active research agenda including peerreviewed publications, professional presentations and grants (external funding).
Several years of experience teaching language(s) in K-12 school settings.
Demonstrated potential for preparing world language teachers.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Demonstrated ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in a language other than English.
Experiences in culturally and linguistically complex settings.
Experiences teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Experience and/or research in emergent bilingualism.
Evidence of involvement with externally funded research projects.
Experience providing professional development to practicing teachers.
Experience supervising student teachers of world languages.
Appointment Terms:
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2015. The
successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of
assignment to one of UConn’s regional campuses. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
Visit Husky Hire (http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/faculty) to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter. In
addition, please provide a teaching statement including teaching philosophy and commitment to
effective learning, discussion of your research and scholarly accomplishments and goals, and discussion
of your commitment to diversity (e.g., address integrating multicultural experiences in instruction
and/or research or pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.). List four
referents including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Additionally, please follow the
instructions on the site (Academic Jobs Online) to direct four reference writers to submit letters of
reference on your behalf. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of
Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment
to building a culturally diverse community. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and
members of minority groups to apply. The University of Connecticut is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. (Search #2015169)