University or Organization: Pennsylvania State University
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Job Title: Researcher in English for Specific Purposes & English as a Medium of Instruction
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Description:

The Department of Applied Linguistics and the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC) at The Pennsylvania State University are seeking applications for a Researcher in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). This is a non-tenure-track position to be filled at the rank of Assistant Research Professor.
 
EPPIC (https://eppic.la.psu.edu/) is a research and academic support center in Applied Linguistics that works with multilingual students, scholars, and faculty on advanced genres of academic and professional English, and promotes multilingual awareness and inclusive communication across Penn State’s global community. 
 
The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Director of EPPIC to design and implement research-based professional development programs to support faculty who teach in EMI contexts abroad. These programs involve collaboration with international partner universities, primarily in Taiwan.
 
In addition, the appointee will collaborate with the Director to conduct research on faculty development in EMI through the lens of Vygotskyan Sociocultural Theory (VSCT) and to develop ESP/EMI curricular materials that align with this research. This is a full-time, term appointment, for one year from date of hire with a possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.
 
The appointee will contribute to Applied Linguistics and EPPIC through the following key responsibilities:
- Contributing to research projects in EPPIC, particularly related to faculty development in EMI
- Designing and implementing research-based professional development services for EMI faculty abroad, both online and onsite
- Managing outreach efforts and communication related to EMI faculty programming with partner universities and programs
- Providing workshops, individual coaching, and teaching portfolio support to EMI faculty and support specialists
- Collaborating on the design and coordination of an International Faculty Development Retreat to be hosted by EPPIC at Penn State’s University Park campus in 2024
- Designing curricular materials in EMI and ESP
- Providing ESP consultations to multilingual students, scholars, and faculty
- Attending and participating in academic conferences to present research findings
 
Education and Experience: The appointee must have a doctoral degree in applied linguistics, education, or a related field, and at least three years of prior experience in ESP curriculum design and EMI teacher preparation. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date. Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and Vygotskyan approaches to education is desirable, but not required.
 
Applicants who apply on or before September 18, 2023, and submit all requested materials by that date, will receive full consideration for the position.
 
For more information and to apply, please visit the URL below.

Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/4512561
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