Asst Professor - School of Teacher Education

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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 PK–12 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 driver's 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 PK–12 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)

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/8/2026 will receive full consideration. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

 The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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