LECTURER

LECTURER

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02293292

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
As Wisconsin’s premier school for the study, research and practice of urban education, we prepare our students to be leaders in their field. Our mission is to prepare future educators to meet the unique social and economic challenges facing today’s urban, suburban and rural schools. We combine theory and practice - with extensive opportunities for hands-on, practical experience graduation - led by a diverse faculty recognized internationally for scholarship, leadership and research.

Job Summary
The Second Language Acquisition Program in the Department of Teaching and Learning is seeking a Lecturer to help prepare future teachers (K-12) in English as a Second Language (ESL). The individual will serve as a bridge between programs as the Lecturer will teach second language acquisition (specifically ESL) content from an early childhood lens in the Early Childhood program, and also teach second language acquisition content from a K-12 lens to students who major and minor in ESL education. Some supervision of students in schools may also be required.
The position is for spring 2022 with the possibility of renewal for the 2022-23 school year.
Job responsibilities will include:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for four courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course
• Works with the ESL Program Director to develop courses and program
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  -Master’s degree with a specialty or focus in teaching English as a second language (ESL) or early childhood education related field-K-12th ESL licensure/licensure eligibility-Experience of at least two years of teaching in the areas of ESL and an early childhood education related field
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  -Teaching certificate or ability to be certified in an early childhood education related field
  -Experience with inclusive education and culturally/linguistically responsive teaching in urban settings
  -Teaching experience in higher education focused on second language acquisition and the development and education of young children
  -Ph.D./Ed.D. in an education related field
  
  
  Application Instructions
  A completed application will include a cover letter addressing all minimum and preferred qualifications, resume, and list of three professional references. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether he/she meets any of the qualifications, he/she will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
  
  Applicants must apply electronically by the application deadline 12/6/2021. All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills.
  
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