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ITA Program Coordinator

The Department of Applied Linguistics at The Pennsylvania State University seeks qualified applicants for a multi-year position as Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics. The position begins in Fall 2012.  The Senior Lecturer will oversee and implement the university-wide International Teaching Assistant (ITA) program, train the graduate teaching assistants who teach in this program, and develop and administrate psychometrically sound language assessment procedures for all stages of the ITA program.  In addition, the Senior Lecturer will oversee and implement the department’s Intensive English Communication Program’s (IECP) screening, placement, progress, and posttest evaluation system. Opportunities to teach courses and advise students in the MA TESL and Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics degree programs are available.

Substantial administrative and/or supervisory experience is required in ITA program direction, and a background in language assessment/testing.  Ph.D. required at time of appointment in TESOL, applied linguistics or related fields. Applicants with a MA degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or related fields will be considered but must have extensive experience in ESL/EFL/ITA administration, supervision, and teaching.

Review of dossiers to begin December 1, 2011   Applications will be accepted via the faculty search website (www.la.psu./facultysearch/) until the position is filled.  Please provide cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, and documentation of administrative/supervisory/teaching excellence.    Information about the Department of Applied Linguistics can be found at http://aplng.la.psu.edu/

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ESL/EAP Writing Program Coordinator

The Department of Applied Linguistics at The Pennsylvania State University seeks qualified applicants for a fixed-term, multi-year position as Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics. The position begins Fall 2012.  The Lecturer will supervise and coordinate the undergraduate and graduate English as a Second Language (ESL) writing program in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), supervise the departmental teaching assistants who teach in the ESL/EAP writing program, and develop and administrate an ESL/EAP writing support center.  In addition, the Senior Lecturer will coordinate recruitment for and oversee the Department’s On-Line Graduate Certificate in TESOL. Opportunities to teach courses and advise students in the MA TESL and Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics degree programs are available.

Substantial administrative and/or supervisory experience is required in ESL/EAP writing.  Ph.D. required at time of appointment in TESOL, applied linguistics or related fields. Applicants with a MA degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or related fields will be considered but must have extensive experience in ESL/EAP writing administration, supervision, and teaching.

Review of dossiers to begin December 1, 2011   Applications will be accepted via the faculty search website (www.la.psu./facultysearch/) until the position is filled.  Please provide cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, and documentation of administrative/supervisory/teaching excellence.    Information about the Department of Applied Linguistics can be found at http://aplng.la.psu.edu/

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

The Department of Applied Linguistics at Pennsylvania State University seeks a fixed-term, multiyear program coordinator for its Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) starting in Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be committed to international education and will be able to work effectively in a strong team environment to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of international students seeking high quality English academic preparation in a college or university setting.

Primary duties include directing the IECP program, working with Global Programs and other university programs and committees to identify IECP needs, and developing a comprehensive plan for responding to them; developing and updating curriculum, textbook/equipment selection, and instructional materials; scheduling courses; supervising faculty and staff, and leading professional development of faculty. The ESL Program Coordinator will also be a member of the Applied Linguistics graduate faculty and will be eligible for serving on masters and doctoral level committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Second Language (T.E.S.L.), Applied Linguistics or related field.  Applicants with a MA degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or related fields will be considered but must have extensive experience in ESL administration, supervision, and teaching.
• Several years teaching experience in an Intensive English or Academic English preparation program in a college or university setting where English is the language of instruction.
• Record of on-going professional development.
• Administrative and/or program development, testing and program assessment experience.
• Command of the English language at the level of a native speaker.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in teacher development.
• Experience teaching ESL/EFL abroad.
• Proficiency in one or more languages other than English.
• Experience developing, teaching and assessing online courses.

Application Procedure:

Review of dossiers to begin December 1, 2011.   Applications will be accepted via the faculty search website (www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/) until the position is filled.  Please provide cover letter; CV; three confidential letters of recommendation; transcripts of graduate program(s); documentation of administrative/supervisory/teaching excellence; supporting materials such as observation reports, peer reviews, and student evaluations, and copies of any published materials relevant to this position.  Letters of recommendation may be emailed to lmm38@psu.edu or sent via post to 234 Sparks Building, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA   16802.

About the IECP:

The IECP is a dynamic community of outstanding faculty and staff whose mission is to provide quality language instruction to nonnative speakers of English with an emphasis on the skills necessary for academic success. The IECP is affiliated with the Department of Applied Linguistics, which is part of the College of the Liberal Arts. Like the IECP, the Department’s mission is to advance understandings of language use and language learning from a range of anthropological, sociological, and psychological perspectives. Department faculty are committed to teaching and mentoring students and are recognized world wide for their topically and geographically diverse research involving a broad spectrum of languages and settings.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.