Assistant/Associate Professor of Education for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/ESOL Program Coord

The Education Department of Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education in ESOL who is committed to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Qualifications include (but are not limited to) Ph. D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field.  Responsibilities will include teaching courses in the ESOL Endorsement Program and serving as the ESOL Program Coordinator. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate education courses, including K-12 ESOL endorsement courses with face to face and remote instructional methods.  
• Serve as an ESOL Program Coordinator who works with students, staff, faculty and community partners, including school districts.  
• Assist and mentor students as faculty advisor in academic and career planning.  
• Perform the normal responsibilities of a faculty member at a liberal arts university, including helping with student recruitment.  

Preference will be given to individuals with four or more of the following (in order of preference):

• D. or Ed.D. in Education with a focus on ESOL
• ESOL certification/endorsement 
• Expertise teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages and Elementary Education 
• Minimum of five years teaching experience in grades preK-12 
• Minimum of five years teaching experience in an ESOL setting 
• A strong record of scholarship in teacher education or related field 
• Teaching and/or research and/or service that demonstrates a commitment to diversity as defined by the Linfield University diversity statement: Linfield University honors human rights and academic freedom, celebrates diverse cultures, fosters a climate of mutual respect, and promotes an inclusive environment that affirms the value of all persons 
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations or students of color 
• Commitment to implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and curricula 
• Evidence of expertise in Teacher Education courses for undergradate and graduate teacher candidates
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and colleagues and capacity to serve the department and larger university community 
• Evidence of at least three years of excellent teaching at the post-secondary college level in the US and/or abroad beyond the teaching assistant level 
• Demonstrated success with oversight and management of graduate programming for ESOL
• Demonstrated success with recruitment and retention of ESOL teacher candidates
• Demonstrated success with managing university supervisors and multiple cohorts of graduate ESOL teaching candidates

Interested individuals should submit application materials by May 18, 2022, to ensure full consideration for a Zoom interview in May/June. To apply, submit the following as ONE pdf document to http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs:  1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vita, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement outlining the applicant’s plan for contributing to diversity and inclusion within the Linfield community, 5) undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable at application phase), and 6) list of three references with contact information.

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Carrie Kondor at ckondor@linfield.edu.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION:

In order to create the healthiest face-to-face learning environment possible, Linfield University is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees should be fully vaccinated no later than two weeks prior to arriving on campus.  To be fully vaccinated, employees will need to have the COVID-19 booster shot when eligible.  Employees who have not received their COVID-19 booster shot will be considered unvaccinated, and will need to complete the request for exemption form here.  People who have tested positive for COVID-19 will still be required to show proof of vaccination.  Linfield’s COVID-19 vaccine policy, including requirements for compliance and exemptions, is available at https://linfield.edu/coronavirus-update/vaccine.html. 

Linfield University is an independent, coeducational comprehensive University that combines a strong emphasis on the liberal arts with a commitment to professional and interdisciplinary programs. Linfield offers high quality academic programs and emphasizes strong support for individual students with a favorable student-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The University is historically affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. and is committed to the principles of academic and religious freedom. Linfield is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The McMinnville, Oregon campus includes 79 buildings on 189 acres. A second campus, located in northeast Portland, is home to the School of Nursing. A third program, Linfield University Online and Continuing Education, offers students the opportunity to pursue coursework, degrees, and certificates online.

Enrollment totals 2,000 with students coming from 24 states and 24 countries. Linfield is ranked 1st among liberal arts institutions in the Pacific Northwest for ethnic diversity of students according to the 2020 US News & World Report. The University was named the top liberal arts college in Oregon by Money magazine in 2019. Linfield was also ranked 27th nationally by The Economist magazine in 2015 for future economic value based on average salaries of graduates.  Linfield is consistently named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll which recognizes commitment to civic engagement and service-learning.

Linfield places a strong emphasis on experiential education that creates a rich learning environment. Special features of the University include study abroad programs in fifteen countries; a one-month January Term for intensive study; and internships and student research opportunities in a variety of disciplines. Half of all Linfield graduates study outside the U.S. and the University pays the full airfare for every student's first study abroad experience.

McMinnville is at the heart of Oregon’s wine country in the Willamette Valley. The city is 35 miles from Portland and an hour from Pacific Ocean beaches. Sunset magazine ranked McMinnville as a top 20 “dream town” and Bon Appétit rated the city one of the six “foodiest towns” in the United States. In a state famed for its incredible natural beauty, the Northwest Oregon region also provides easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

We Value Diversity: Linfield University is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.