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Assistant Teaching Professor in Multilingual Education
University of Washington
Situated on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territory of the dx?d?w?ab? (Duwamish people), the College of Education at The University of Washington, Seattle, seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in the area of Multilingual Education, to positively impact the racial, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the educator workforce in the region to more authentically match the K-12 students we serve, and to prepare for the expansion of Washington?s Dual Language Education programs statewide. The position will carry the non-tenure rank of Assistant Teaching Professor and is a three-year, 9-month position at 100% FTE. Renewal of this appointment will be considered in the second year. The base salary range for this position will be $8,050 - $8,620 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation incentive and a limited commitment of summer salary based on curricular need and available funding.
The COE Multilingual Education Assistant Teaching Professor will provide high-quality Bilingual, World Languages, and English Language Learner (ELL) instruction to teacher candidates within five Teacher Education pathways and undergraduate studies. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of methods and theory-based courses including courses that support the bilingual endorsement such as: Teaching World Language I and II, Bilingualism and Biliteracy in Multilingual Classrooms, Immigration and Schooling. The successful candidate will also work with Teacher Education leadership to expand the number of outstanding, highly qualified bi/multilingually endorsed teachers with particular attention on recruiting candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and/or multilingual speakers.
The Multilingual Education Assistant Teaching Professor will commit to and approach their activities with our mission in mind: As a public College of Education, we strive to transform inequitable systems of education to create just, sustainable and culturally-thriving democracies by engaging in dynamic, collaborative partnerships, practices and research. We are a College that sees racially, anti-colonial, and linguistically just education as central to our mission, as well as an awareness of the Indigenous lands on which we live and work. This position will center educational justice in an inclusive working and learning environment in a culturally responsive, innovative, and collaborative manner. The Multilingual Education Assistant Teaching Professor will act as the liaison between the university and community stakeholders, lead statewide efforts related to multilingual education, and establish networks with national/ professional organizations focused on multilingual education.
The Multilingual Education Assistant Teaching Professor will work in partnership with the Teacher Education Program (TEP) Directors and instructional teams (across five Teacher Education pathways) to ensure that teacher candidates seeking the Bilingual or ELL endorsements experience comprehensive preparation as multilingual educators both in coursework and in field placements. Our Teacher Education Program is committed to diversifying the educator workforce, with over half of the candidates in our programs from racially and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Additionally, our teaching, research, and community collaborations demonstrate our commitment to the preparation of racially, linguistically, and intersectionally just teachers through innovative practices such as identity caucusing. This position will advance the college?s racial and intersectional justice goals, including upholding our college?s commitment to remaining accountable and answerable to local and state Indigenous communities as well as Black, disability, multilingual, immigrant, and other multiply-marginalized communities throughout Washington State.
Responsibilities: ? Provide high quality Multilingual instruction (7-9 courses across 3 quarters per academic year) in undergraduate, graduate, and endorsement coursework. ? Represent UW Seattle and the College of Education when interfacing with MLL Coalition, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Dual Language Steering Committee, and other related regional and statewide entities; ? Support the expansion to a full-service Multilingual preparation program in all five Teacher Education pathways through the gradual revision and development of expanded course offerings related to multilingual education.
The UW College of Education sees racially, anti-colonial, and linguistically just education as central to our mission, as well as an awareness of the Indigenous lands on which we live and work. We, among the nation?s top ranked public schools of education, dedicate our resources to making excellent education a daily reality for all students and are committed to solving real-world educational challenges and closing opportunity gaps. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Members of the College maintain a set of active partnerships with more than 300 educational institutions in the region, state, and nation?schools, school districts, community-based organizations, informal educational institutions, and professional organizations. Our college mission leads us to invest in recruiting colleagues who demonstrate experience with, knowledge of, and a commitment to working with culturally diverse communities to address pressing educational challenges and foster a more just and caring society.
To learn more about the University of Washington (http://www.washington.edu) and the College of Education (https://education.uw.edu/), our mission and goals, research and outreach activities, faculty, and academic programs, please visit us on the web.
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The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate or foreign equivalent in a relevant field or discipline by the date of the appointment, such as, but not limited to, curriculum and instruction, bilingual education; language, literacy, and culture; or teacher education, to include university-level coursework in bilingual education and/or instruction of English as an additional language (e.g. TESOL), and at least three years? experience as a bilingual language teacher, ELL teacher, world language teacher, or teacher of Multilingual students in K-12 schools.
Instructions Applications should include:
Please submit applications electronically to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/158054. The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 8, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment to commence on or about September 16, 2025. Send queries about the position to Search Chair Dr. Stacey Hardin at sehardin@uw.edu.
Search committee members include Dr. Teddi Beam-Conroy, Dr. Betina Hsieh, Dr. Carlos Martinez-Cano, and Gaelle Mounioloux (student representative).
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits Information A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). Privacy Notice Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights. Disability Services To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. |
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