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University of Maryland
Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Faculty-Liberal Arts-Linguistics
Posting Date: 07/10/2023
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Position Number:

117645

Title:

Open Rank

Functional Title:

Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Dual Language/Bilingual Education

Category Status:

02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track

Applicant Search Category:

Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

EDUC-Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland invites applications for the position of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL). The position offers opportunities for research, teaching and service that build on partnerships with local districts in a dynamic state policy context. The successful applicant will join a vibrant scholarly community in Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ALLE) whose programs include an undergraduate minor, master’s programs, an EdD program, and a PhD program. ALLE is home to the Multilingual Research Center, a thriving center committed to promoting research and outreach related to multilingualism, multilingual communities, and bilingual/multilingual education. The department, college, and campus are committed to challenging systemic racism, and partnering with communities to offer solutions that contribute to equity and social justice in education. We seek a colleague who manifests the same commitments through research, teaching, mentoring, and service to promote DLBE in the state of Maryland and beyond.

Located in the Washington, DC-Baltimore corridor, the University of Maryland, College Park, is the flagship research university and a land grant institution committed to rigorous research, quality teaching, and public service. The University of Maryland is among the nation’s premier institutions for language-related research, with over 200 language scientists and scholars in 17 different departments who participate in the Maryland Language Science Center. The University of Maryland is one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university enrolls more than 37,000 students, employs 9,000 faculty and staff, and features 250 academic programs. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Conference.

TLPL is an active and thriving department within the University of Maryland College of Education. Both the department and the college are invested in cultivating diverse, equitable, and inclusive work and learning environments for students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Doctorate in Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, World Language Education, or related fields.

Experience:

A record of research and scholarly publications on dual language education commensurate with expectations for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
Record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with expectations for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
Experience working in bilingual/multilingual contexts and expertise collaborating, teaching, and/or participating in minoritized culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Preferences:

Pre-K-12 classroom teaching experience in dual language bilingual education, two-way immersion, world language education, and/or immersion classroom settings.
Teacher certification in dual language education, TESOL/ESL, or bilingual education.
Evidence of successful applications for external funding commensurate with expectations for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
Evidence of collaboration with faculty, graduate students, policymakers, and/or school district leaders or community leaders.
Knowledge of language education policy related to K-12 multilingual learners in the US.
Evidence of commitment to inclusive pedagogies, multilingualism, anti-racist pedagogies, social justice, and/or critical consciousness.

Additional Information:

Application Instructions:

A detailed cover letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic background, research agenda, prior teaching experience, and service/outreach.
Curriculum vitae.
A one-page statement that describes the applicant’s experiences with multilingualism and commitments to equity in dual language bilingual education.
Two examples of the applicant’s scholarship.
Names and contact information for three professional references to be entered in the online application.

Screening will begin on November 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should upload the documents listed under the application instructions to https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings. For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Melinda Martin-Beltran (memb@umd.edu) and Alejandro Pérez Belda (anperez@umd.edu). For questions about the online application process, please contact Lattisha Hall (lhawk@umd.edu).

Posting Date:

06/23/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

11/01/2023

Physical Demands

N/A

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.