Asst Professor School of Teacher Education

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor in ESL

JOB PURPOSE:

The College of Education at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a 9-month full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English as a Second Language (ESL) within the School of Teacher Education to begin Fall 2026.
This position carries responsibilities in teaching scholarship advising and service. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate educator preparation programs maintain an active and sustainable program of scholarship and engage in service that supports the mission of the School College University and the State of Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Advising

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses through both in-person and online modalities in English as a Second Language and closely related areas.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students including coordination of practicum internships and other field-based experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum development and revision assessment and continuous improvement of ESL and teacher preparation programs.

Scholarship

• Develop and sustain an independent and productive programs of scholarly activity consistent with College and University expectations for tenure and promotion.
• Disseminate scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations in ESL TESOL applied linguistics or related fields.
• Pursue scholarly activities that support professional growth and meet expectations for tenure and promotion under UW Regulation 2-7.

Service

• Participate in service activities at the program School College and University levels.
• Contribute to educator preparation program review and reporting including preparation and revision of program review reports for the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB).
• Engage in professional service appropriate to rank including participation in professional organizations and collaboration with PK-12 partners and community stakeholders.
• Support accreditation assessment and governance activities as assigned and as appropriate to rank.
• Maintain appropriate on-campus presence and active engagement in faculty meetings consistent with university and college expectations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in English as a Second Language TESOL Applied
  Linguistics Second Language Acquisition or a closely related field by the date of
  appointment.
• Demonstrated experience teaching multilingual learners in PK12 public schools or
  closely related educational settings.
• Evidence of emerging scholarly productivity including peer-reviewed publications
  and/or refereed presentations.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching scholarship and service consistent with
  tenure-track expectations.

• Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching ESL or second language education courses in higher education.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates and graduate students in ESL or multilingual
  education fields.
• Recent professional experience working with multilingual learners in PK12 settings.
• Experience with program assessment accreditation or educator preparation program
  review processes.
• Interest or expertise in areas aligned with College and state priorities such as rural
  education culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy or online/asynchronous
  instruction.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application addressing qualifications and describing teaching philosophy
   scholarly agenda and service interests.
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
4. Copies of relevant educator certifications if applicable.
5. Three letters of reference (included with application)