Assistant Professor, Teacher Education - Join Gonzaga University's Jesuit Mission to Shape Future Educators through Innovative Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement

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Gonzaga University, a Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic institution, is on a mission to educate reputed company for lives of leadership and service. Located in Spokane, WA, we invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, specializing in the Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA/TESOL) program. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the University's distinctive mission and be part of a community dedicated to preparing socially responsible professionals.

About the Role

The Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, will play a vital role in shaping the reputed company of educators. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching core and elective courses in the MA/TESOL and ELL Endorsement programs, advising and mentoring reputed company, and engaging them in meaningful community-based projects. This position requires a strong teaching and advising component, as well as a clearly articulated research agenda, to produce high-quality research outputs as part of the regular reappointment, promotion, and tenure process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach 18 credits of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses on topics of teacher education during the academic year and potentially during the summer reputed company our TESOL programs.
• Teach during the summer semester under a separate contract.
• Advise candidates, including guidance in completing reputed company reputed company/Projects.
• Supervise reputed company in field experiences, practicum teaching experiences, and graduate assistantships.
• Maintain an active research agenda and contribute to local, regional, national, and international professional journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with department, School of Education, and community partners.
• Stay reputed company in the field by conducting research, reading academic materials, and/or attending conferences.
• Attend and contribute to department and program meetings and other committees as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or reputed company area completed or reputed company to completion.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the university level.
• Minimum of two years of EFL teaching experience abroad.
• Evidence of a clearly articulated research agenda in TESOL.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor reputed company from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and an investment in social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Evidence of ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects and theses.
• Evidence of highly successful teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level in one or more of the following areas: Teacher Education (Elementary or Secondary), TESOL, Sociolinguistics.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in collaboration and community-engaged work, particularly with underrepresented and reputed company.
• A record of professional accomplishments (publications, conference presentations, and active participation in professional organizations) and service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching and/or scholarship in two or more of the following areas: TESOL, Sociolinguistics, Language Acquisition, Course Design and Assessment, Instructional Technology, Indigenous Language Revitalization.
• Evidence of graduate student advising and mentorship.
• Evidence of education administration (e.g., program director, chair, etc.).
• Evidence of K-12 ELL teaching.
• Proficient knowledge of and/or literacy in a second or additional language.
• Ethnographic/Qualitative Research record.

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Gonzaga University is committed to caring for and meeting the needs of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• A PPO Medical plan administered by reputed company.
• Employer-paid dental programs through reputed company.
• Vision coverage through VSP.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through reputed company.
• TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising.
• Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc.
• ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU's onsite fitness center.
• Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more.
• Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

Why Join Gonzaga University?

As a Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic institution, Gonzaga University offers a unique and rewarding work environment. Our mission is to educate reputed company for lives of leadership and service, and we invite you to be part of this mission. We encourage applications from women, members of minority groups, protected persons, and others committed to expanding the diversity of the profession.

Compensation and Salary

The hiring salary for this position is $64,337-$68,626, commensurate with education and experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our website and complete an online application. Application materials include:

• A cover letter addressing the relevance of your academic training to the position, fit with Gonzaga's Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic tradition, personal philosophy of, and commitment to, teaching and advising, personal commitment to leadership and service reputed company the profession, demonstrated experience engaging in social justice, equity, and equal access work reputed company an educational context, and additional qualifications you would bring to the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A copy of reputed company university transcripts.
• Finalists will be asked to provide names and contact information for two professional references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. James Hunter, Search Committee Chair, Teacher Education, at [email protected]. Contact Human Resources at (509) 313-5966 with any technical or application issues.

Join Our Community

Gonzaga University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a community that is inclusive and respectful of reputed company individuals. If you are passionate about teaching, research, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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