ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Beginning Fall Semester 2009
California State University, Sacramento invites applications from
individuals interested in joining our dynamic and growing faculty.
With a current student population of approximately 28,000, Sacramento
State, the capital University, is one of the larger campuses in
the 23-campus California State University system, the largest system
of public higher education in the nation. The University is organized
around eight colleges. There are approximately 1700 faculty who
provide programs of instruction leading towards bachelor's degrees
in 60 disciplines and master's degrees in 40 disciplines, two joint
doctoral programs and one independent doctoral program.
Sacramento is a high-growth metropolitan area with a population
of approximately 2 million. Sacramento, a city and county with a
very diverse population, was identified by Time Magazine in 2002
as "America's most integrated city". As California's capital,
Sacramento is an advantageous setting for premier academic programs.
As a major metropolitan university, Sacramento State is committed
to providing leadership in addressing significant regional needs
and to enriching our liberal arts tradition. The proximity of Sacramento
State to the California legislature and other agencies of state
and federal government provides unparalleled opportunities for faculty
and students to participate in public service through policy research,
internships, and employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. required by August 1, 2009 in Applied Linguistics
or related field, with specialization in second language acquisition.
Special Knowledge and Abilities: Pedagogy of one or more of the
following: composition, reading, or grammar.
Experience: College-level teaching experience required; ESL/EFL
or composition teaching experience desirable. K-12 teaching experience
desirable. Preference will be given to applicants who show ability
to work with a diverse student population.
Assignment
Duties will include: (1) teaching courses in the M.A. TESOL Program,
(2) teaching courses in the undergraduate linguistics sequence,
(3) participating in advising future teachers, (4) participating
in the English Education Program, (5) engaging in scholarly and/or
creative activities (6) serving on Department committees, and (7)
providing service to the campus and community.
Appointment
Entry level, Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of TESOL
Application Procedure:
Position open until filled, but to be eligible for an interview
at MLA in San Francisco, CA complete application must be received
by November 17, 2008.
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of all academic
transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation to:
Bradley Buchanan, Personnel Chair
Department of English
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6075
A successful California State University, Sacramento faculty member
will promote the values of Sacramento State as a public, regional,
comprehensive, metropolitan university. In addition to positive
contributions to teaching and learning, faculty are expected to
engage in scholarship and to provide service to the University and
to the greater community. At Sacramento State, the quality of the
education we provide is our top priority. Our campus community represents
the broad diversity of our state and we believe that all are enriched
and unified by this diversity.
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to
the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are
particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum
of qualified people who would assist the University in meeting its
Strategic Plan goal to: "Build and sustain a vibrant learning
community derived from the strength and vitality of our diverse
campus." Sacramento State hires only those individuals who
are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University,
Sacramento has made crime reporting statistics available on-line
at www.csus.edu/police/cleryact.stm. Reported crimes that occurred
on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or
controlled by Sacramento State, and on public property within or
immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus, during the
last three years, are included. The report also includes institutional
policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime
prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other safety
matters. Print copies are available in the library, and by request
from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs.
