Hello everyone,
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is hiring a tenure-line Assistant Professor of English – Linguistics.
Please feel free to distribute this advertisement as well.
Best,
Dustin
Here is the link to apply:
https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/530759/assistant-professor-of-english-linguistics-2425
Description:
CAL POLY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to begin September 16, 2024.
Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
Specialization in applied linguistics strongly preferred, with secondary specialization preferred in any of the following areas: translingualism, World Englishes, bilingualism and biliteracy, technical and professional communication, composition and rhetoric, or teacher education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to implement and/or reimagine existing programs in linguistics, such as the English Department’s current TESOL certificate and Linguistics minor, including establishing and overseeing student internships, teaching upper-division and lower-division linguistics courses, and developing curriculum for General Education and other English Department offerings. For this position, we seek leadership, creativity, and an eagerness to engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations across multiple colleges with academic programs and/or research in user experience and design, world languages, teacher education, and STEM education. We particularly welcome applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in program design and evaluating and assessing language competence.
Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study.
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful, and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples of how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds and experiences fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry and reflection on impacts of cultural context, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly’s commitment to DEI informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Salary:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $81,888 – $87,550/year, $6,824-$7,296/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Specialization in applied linguistics
- Secondary specializations preferred in any of the following areas: translingualism, World Englishes, bilingualism and biliteracy, technical and professional communication, composition and rhetoric, or teacher education.
- Ability to reimagine existing programs in linguistics, such as the English Department’s current TESOL certificate and Linguistics minor, including establishing and overseeing student internships, teaching upper-division and lower-division linguistics courses, and developing curriculum for General Education and other English Department offerings.
- Ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated experience in cross-disciplinary collaborations in areas related user experience and design, world languages, teacher education, and STEM education.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in program design and evaluating and assessing language competence.
- Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
- Demonstrated relevant work experience and professional capabilities.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts is one of the largest academic units within the University. The department offers BA and MA degrees in English, an English minor, a Linguistics minor, and certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language and Technical Communication. The department has approximately 300 English majors and offers many courses to satisfy the General Education and Breadth requirements for all Cal Poly students. The department is comprised of a department chair, 20 tenure-line faculty, and 45 lecturer faculty and teaching associates. The department’s website is https://english.calpoly.edu/.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/, complete a required online faculty application, and apply to Requisition #530759. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:
- Cover letter: Within this letter, please address the feasibility of conducting a research program within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned (official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment)
- A statement of diversity and inclusion describing how you would demonstrate a commitment in these areas as an instructor at Cal Poly and how you would create an inclusive learning environment
Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.
Review Begin By Date: October 23, 2023, Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.
Projected Start Date: 09-16-2024
For questions about the position please contact Dr. Dustin Stegner, English Department Chair, via email at pstegner.
Advertised: September 22, 2023 (10:15 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Dustin Stegner
Chair and Professor
English Department
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Email: pstegner
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