Lecturer III in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Lecturer III in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Posting Numberreq31383 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeLecturer Hiring DepartmentLanguage Literacy Sociocultural LL (842A) Academic LocationCollege of Education CampusMain – Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) at the University of New Mexico, invites applications for a full time, Lecturer III in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Education beginning August 2025.

UNM is the state’s flagship research university as well as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

classified a Carnegie Research University with Highest Research Activity. UNM also has strong connections with 23 tribal sovereign nations located within New Mexico. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with broadly diverse student and community populations.

The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in TESOL before Fall 2025. The candidate’s research and teaching experience will indicate specialization in K-8 teaching in the U.S. and/or international settings. The successful candidate will teach a full course load of 4/4 courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in TESOL education and multicultural/diversity (K-8). Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate in TESOL, bilingual education, or related fields by August 2025.

2. Minimum of three years as a teacher in K-8 settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Robust and current formal academic preparation/advanced study in TESOL education, and/or language policy.

2. Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses on TESOL education; or closely related areas such as, cultures and languages of the Southwest, including online and in face-to-face environments.

3. Experience and commitment to social justice curriculum design, teaching, and research.

4. Demonstrated commitment to outreach and collaboration with Southwest communities and partnerships with state agencies.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English.

6. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1) A signed letter of application (cover letter), including statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described above. Because the University is committed to a broadly diverse educational environment that fosters multicultural skills, applicants should include in their cover letter information about how they will further this objective. 2) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). 3) Transcripts of all graduate coursework (from highest degree and content area; readable, unofficial copies will be accepted). 4) The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three to five professional references, listed at the end of the CV. 5) A 2-page statement on diversity articulating commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 6) A letter from the graduate chair indicating the status of dissertation work (required for Ph.D. Candidate applicants who will graduate and obtain a Ph.D. degree before the first day of employment).

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 20/11/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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