The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites applications for an Alternate Stream (teaching focused) tenure-track position in English as a Second Language (ESL) at the rank of Assistant Lecturer to commence July 1, 2017.
The successful candidate will have a completed PhD in TESL, Second Language Education, Applied Linguistics or in a related discipline and a college or university administered TESL/TEFL diploma/certificate or the equivalent, as well as be eligible for teacher accreditation by TESL Ontario.
Experience teaching content-based credit ESL/EAP in post-secondary institutions and evidence of teaching excellence is required. Preference will be given to those with ESL teacher preparation courses, graduate level Applied Linguistics, and experience coordinating language programs. The successful candidate is expected to be able to participate actively in the TESOL Certificate Program; ESL program development and co-ordination; and in envisioning new directions for ESL at York. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is an asset.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants should submit a signed letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a sample of their scholarly writing (maximum 50 pp.), and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, Chair, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Ross Building, S561, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Electronic or hard copy applications will be accepted. Emailed submissions should be in one PDF. Email: lllchair@yorku.ca, (Subject line: "ESL Alternate Stream Position")
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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