Languages: Lecturer in ESL

POSITION: A full-time fixed term renewable appointment in the Lecturer title series. The individual is expected to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) with an appointment in the Department of Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences. The position will begin in the Spring 2025 semester with an initial appointment through the 2025-26 academic year. The appointment is expected to continue. The appointment begins January 2, 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in TESOL, applied linguistics, or other related field; familiarity with ESL curriculum; experience teaching in an ESL program; excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: An ability to teach English composition or another language (e.g. Hmong) may be considered an asset.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: 

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment tp teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/about/work-uw-eau-claire. 

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Languages: Lecturer in ESL position (Job ID # 21313) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum vita (4-6 pages)
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three references

Please direct requests for additional information to: Dr. Jessica Miller, Chair of the Department of Languages, millerjs@uwec.edu.

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by November 1, 2024. However, screening may continue until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

 However, screening may continue until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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