Assistant or Associate Professor of Bilingual Education and TESOL – Miami, Florida (US) job with Florida International University | 37750908

Florida International University (FIU) stands as a premier public university championing talent and innovation both in Miami and on the global stage. Recognized for its high research activity (R1) and strong social mobility initiatives, FIU fosters educational success in the vibrant setting of a global city, with a focus on the environment, health, innovation, and justice. The university boasts two main campuses and numerous centers, catering to a diverse community of over 56,000 students and 290,000 alumni. FIU is consistently acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report, with many of its programs ranked among the top nationwide, including international business, which holds the No. 2 spot. Additionally, Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities for its contributions to the public good.

**Assistant or Associate Professor of Bilingual Education and TESOL**

FIU’s Department of Teaching and Learning, part of the School of Education and Human Development within the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Bilingual Education and TESOL. This tenure-track position, starting in Fall 2025, spans 9 months.

We are looking for candidates who address crucial national and international topics such as language and identity, gender and culture, peace linguistics, language equity, inclusive teaching methods, translanguaging, raciolinguistics, and the intersection of language with technology and media, including artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate will engage in active research, seek external funding, publish scholarly work, present at professional conferences, advise doctoral students, teach various courses, participate in program leadership, and collaborate with local schools and districts.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

– Lead program initiatives
– Publish in respected, peer-reviewed journals
– Seek external funding
– Present at both academic and practitioner conferences
– Advise and mentor graduate students, including serving on dissertation committees and promoting research, teaching, and community-engaged scholarship
– Teach undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. courses in various formats (face-to-face, blended, and asynchronously online)
– Contribute service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession

**Required Qualifications:**

– Ph.D./Ed.D. in TESOL, Bilingual Education, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Studies, or closely related field by the time of appointment
– Expertise in TESOL and/or bilingual/dual language education
– A scholarly activity record suitable for Assistant or Associate Professor level, including academic publications and securing external funding
– Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or mentoring in higher education
– Experience as a PreK-12 TESOL/bilingual educator
– Evidence of collaboration with faculty, students, and other stakeholders

**Preferred Qualifications:**

– Proven program leadership skills
– Proficiency in a non-English language
– Successful track record in obtaining external funding
– Experience in designing and implementing new courses
– Teaching experience in PreK-12 dual language, bilingual, or world language education settings
– Expertise in translanguaging and/or raciolinguistics
– Experience teaching in multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
– Certification in dual language education, TESOL/ESL, or bilingual education
– Knowledge of language education policy for PreK-12 multilingual learners in the U.S. and beyond

Qualified applicants should apply to Job Opening ID 533761 at careers.fiu.edu, submitting a cover letter that addresses the stated qualifications and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also be prepared to provide names and contact details for at least three references, who will be contacted at the discretion of the search committee. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For inquiries, contact Dr. Ryan Pontier at rpontier@fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status