About The Position
Kean University seeks a full-time, ten-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in English as a Second Language (ESL) in the Department of English, beginning September 1, 2027. The faculty member will teach ESL courses that develop students’ reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and academic literacy skills through evidence-based instructional practices. Teaching assignments may also include courses in the university’s general education program and may be delivered online, in hybrid formats, or at New Jersey campus locations and affiliated work sites. Faculty may also teach online classes for Kean Global. Day, evening, and weekend courses may be assigned; evening teaching is required according to departmental needs, including for most graduate courses. The position contributes to the development, implementation, and assessment of the ESL program, with a focus on student engagement, success, and retention. The faculty member is expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development in ESL, TESOL, applied linguistics, or a related field, and to participate in departmental and college-wide service. Tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate teaching excellence and an ongoing program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Curriculum development, student advising, service at the departmental, college, university, and community levels, and proficiency in a Learning Management System are also expected. The position requires a doctorate in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered if they complete the degree by September 1, 2027. The annual salary range is $79,781.83–$90,190.21, with rank considered in determining the salary offer. The position may be eligible for health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and work-life-balance benefits. New hires must establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days of the effective hire date.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field; ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion by September 1, 2027.
- Demonstrated experience teaching ESL or multilingual learners at the post-secondary level.
- Knowledge of second-language acquisition theory and evidence-based instructional practices.
- Experience developing curricula and assessing student learning outcomes.
- Experience with online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced instruction.
- Established and active independent research record supporting publication in peer-reviewed journals or publication venues appropriate to the discipline, and a strong future research agenda.
- Commitment to teaching excellence and an ongoing program of research and publication or creative and performance activity.
- Proficiency in a Learning Management System, consistent with University guidelines.
- Ability to meet the requirement for new hires to establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Teach ESL courses developing students’ reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and academic literacy skills using evidence-based instructional practices.
- Teach courses serving the university’s general education program.
- Design and assess curriculum.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and assessment of the ESL program to support student engagement, success, and retention.
- Maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development in ESL, TESOL, applied linguistics, or related fields.
- Participate in departmental and college-wide service, as well as service at the university and community levels.
- Advise students and contribute to curriculum development.
- Support student-success initiatives and the growth and excellence of the ESL program through teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Teach assigned courses at New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, and potentially online for Kean Global; assignments may include day, evening, and weekend courses.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and benefits for work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
