The Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester seeks a full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education. This faculty member will pursue research related to language learning, teaching, curriculum, and/or teacher education that advances our institutional mission. They also will lead the TESOL and World Languages masters degree and teacher certification programs and inspire teacher-leaders to serve the learning needs of linguistically diverse students and families in and beyond the Rochester area. We are looking for a colleague with an inclusive orientation who can build research and practice partnerships across constituencies; and whose scholarship and teaching confront complex societal challenges and promote equity- and justice-centered educational change. We encourage applications from diverse candidates by race and ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality, and dis/ability status who are committed to our schools mission and are historically underrepresented in higher education. The term of employment will begin on July 1, 2025.

The principal duties associated with this position are to:

• Conduct and disseminate research in multilingual learning, teaching, curriculum, and/or teacher education;
• Teach graduate-level courses and seminars in language learning and pedagogies, multilingualism, and the sociocultural and institutional contexts of multilingual education;
• Mentor PhD and EdD students in fields and interest areas aligned with their domains of knowledge and experience, and advise masters degree students in the TESOL and World Languages certification programs;
• Establish a vision for and lead the TESOL and World Languages masters degree and teacher certification programs and develop new programming in Bilingual Education;
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Teaching and Curriculum Department, faculty across the Warner School, and professionals at regional institutions and organizations to strengthen programming and professional learning in multilingual education;
• Seek and secure external funding to support research and programming priorities; and
• Fulfill appropriate service roles in the university and community and maintain an active presence in national, state, and/or local professional organizations.

Ideal candidates for this position will have qualifications and experiences that include:

• A Ph.D. in teaching, learning, and curriculum or a closely related subject area, earned prior to the positions starting date;
• At least three years of licensed multilingual teaching experiences in a P-12 setting;
• A demonstrated commitment to preparing effective, justice-oriented educators and researchers;
• Deep understanding of current conditions and scholarship related to multlingual education and demonstrated commitment to linguistic diversity and inclusion;
• Knowledge of and experience with funding streams and partnerships that support research and programming to meet the needs of language educators, multilingual learners, and their communities;
• Experience in course design, teaching, and student advisement at the university/college level; and
• An ability to work productively with collaborators on programs of scholarship, teaching and curriculum, and professional learning.

The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about this position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Kevin Meuwissen, at kmeuwissen@warner.rochester.edu.

To apply, access the University of Rochester Interfolio via the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/152571.

The following documentation will be required as part of the online application:

1. A cover letter that: (a) addresses your interests in and qualifications for the position, including your research priorities; and (b) demonstrates your commitments to and experiences serving multlingual learners and their communities, in alignment with the Warner Schools strategic priorities and institutional mission;
2. A current curriculum vitae;
3. Contact information for three references; and
4. A writing sample, such as a publication, technical report, or conference paper.

About the Warner School: The Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development is part of the University of Rochester, one of the worlds leading research-intensive universities. At the Warner School, we believe that education can transform lives and make the world more just and humane. This vision informs our teaching, research, and service as a research school of education, as we strive to: PREPARE practitioners and researchers who are knowledgeable, reflective, skilled, and caring educators, who can make a difference in individual lives as well as their fields, and who are leaders and agents of change; GENERATE and disseminate knowledge leading to new understandings of education and human development, on which more effective educational policies and practices can be grounded; and COLLABORATE across disciplines, professions, and constituencies to promote change that can significantly improve education and support positive human development.

Our diverse work in each of these domains is informed by the following underlying beliefs: the improvement of education is in pursuit of social justice; development and learning shape and are shaped by the contexts in which they occur; the complexity of educational problems requires an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach; and wise practices are grounded in research and theory, just as useful theory and research are informed by practice. The Warner School fosters a learning community that represents and builds on the rich diversity of human experiences, backgrounds, cultures, histories, ideas, and ways of living.Learn more about equity, diversity, and inclusion at the Warner School here: https://www.warner.rochester.edu/about/diversity

About Rochester: Located in western New York, Rochester is a vibrant city with a welcoming community, affordable housing, and rich intellectual and cultural resources. Approximately six hours by car from New York City and three hours from Toronto, our medium-sized city on the shore of Lake Ontario is a dynamic town, with many great restaurants, museums, businesses, and educational institutions.Discover what Rochester has to offer in all four seasons.Claiming more sites on the National Register of Historic Places than any other city its size, Rochester was also the home of womens rights activist Susan B. Anthony and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Their commitments to equityand justice are part of the DNA of the Rochester community and the University of Rochester. Visit our website to learn more about the University of Rochester.