Assistant Professor of TESOL

Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, (3) writing sample, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (including evaluations if possible), (5) names and contact information for three professional references, (6) statement of teaching philosophy, and (7) statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Unofficial transcripts and letters of reference will be requested prior to interviews. Official transcripts are required prior to extending an offer to the preferred candidate. Review of applications will begin January 11, 2021, and will continue until position is filled. For priority consideration, submit applications by January 19, 2021. 

Job Summary
The School of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) position, beginning August 2021. The successful candidate will pursue a relevant program of research, build relationships with local communities of ESL educators, and explore collaborative possibilities with other faculty at USM. This position will involve teaching existing graduate and undergraduate courses, such as Multiculturalism for ESL Educators, Curriculum Development in ESL/EFL, Testing and Assessment in ESL/EFL, and Teaching Second Languages: Theory into Practice, as well as developing new courses in TESOL for the Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages (MATL) program. The successful candidate will advise and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students and collaborate with program coordinators to develop an ESL licensure track. We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in teacher education, online instruction, and/or world languages. We seek applicants who have experience in diverse teaching settings and who are interested in summer teaching online at the graduate level.  

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate in TESOL, SLA, applied linguistics, or related field by August 2021, and experience in TESOL, with a record of high-quality teaching and evidence of a research agenda. 

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctorate in TESOL, SLA, applied linguistics, or related field by time of application, and experience in TESOL and ESL/EFL, with a record of high-quality teaching and evidence of active research engagement.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.