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Assistant Professor, Spanish Applied Linguistics and Educator Licensure (6342)
Working Position Title Assistant Professor, Spanish Applied Linguistics and Educator Licensure (6342)
Classification Title
Position Number
Position Number 00006342
Posting Date
Posting Date 01/25/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
Priority Review Date 02/26/2023
Business Unit Description
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE
FTE 1.00
Position Status
Position Status Regular
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Job Code
Job Code 2000
Union Representation
Union Representation Union
Union Code
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department
College/Unit
College/Unit College of LA&S Dean
Division
Division Academic Division
Location
Location WH 111
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The Department of World Languages and Cultures anticipates making the following faculty appointment: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Spanish Applied Linguistics and Educator Licensure, beginning Fall 2023.
Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) is a public research university located in DeKalb, an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from both the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas. The proximity of DeKalb to Chicago provides easy access to Chicago’s research and technology corridor, the theater and arts, extensive nature preserves and parks, and many vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhoods.
Our 16,000+ student body is racially and culturally diverse and includes a large population of first-generation students. NIU prides itself on student-centered approaches to teaching and research, and recognizes social mobility, equity, and inclusion at the heart of its mission. Recently, NIU was nationally recognized as a top college for diversity and LGBTQ+ students, and has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For two years in a row.
This hire will direct our highly ranked Educator Licensure program for Spanish, French, and German teachers. Illinois has a shortage of language teachers, and our graduates are in demand in the region. Additionally, we are seeking someone knowledgeable about teaching Spanish to heritage speakers of Spanish. This is a substantial and growing demographic at NIU (we are only a few percentage points from being classified as a Hispanic Serving Institution), and in the region. Hiring someone with experience teaching heritage speakers will also help to grow the number of heritage speakers in the department’s major/minor programs.
As a research-extensive university, NIU requires evidence of a strong research program as well as excellence in teaching.
Position Summary
This position will direct the Educator Licensure program for Spanish, French, and German teachers. This position will also teach Spanish linguistics courses, which address issues of linguistic discrimination and valuing of all dialects of a language.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct the department’s highly ranked educator licensure program for Spanish, French, and German teachers;
- Teach Spanish linguistics courses, which address issues of linguistic discrimination and valuing of all dialects of a language;
- Recruit and advise students;
- Work with the assistant director, university supervisors, college- and university-wide committees, and regional school districts;
- Report to state and national agencies; and
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, generally including one methods class.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a field such as (Applied) Linguistics /Spanish / Second Language Acquisition, or its equivalent, by the time of appointment;
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish;
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching;
- Demonstrated research program record.
Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in PK-12 teaching,
- Knowledge of Comprehensible Input methods;
- Experience working with heritage speakers of Spanish;
- Familiarity with edTPA, and experience with educator licensure.
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Anticipated Appointment Start Date 8/16/23
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications; position includes a robust benefits package.
- Contact information for three professional references
Questions may be directed to Dr. Jessamine Cooke-Plagwitz at jpcooke@niu.edu .
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
ADA Accommodation
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affi…
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