Full-Time Lecturer, Teaching English as a Second Language

The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer to teach in the Intensive English Program.  The successful candidate will hold at least an MA (Ph.D. preferred) in TESL or a related field, and will have experience teaching ESL in academic settings.  Lecturers teach up to 20 hours per week in the multi-level academic preparation Intensive ESL Program.  In addition to classroom teaching, lecturers are responsible for holding office hours, attending regular staff meetings, developing course materials as needed, assisting with excursions, and contributing to the general academic and social welfare of the program.

This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track, faculty appointment.  Initial appointment is for two years.  Contract may be renewed indefinitely, with the possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer.  Competitive salary and full benefits.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Initial appointment date is flexible.

Please e-mail letter of application, c.v., teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation to Emily King (esl@uky.edu).  Please use the subject line “Application for CESL Position” in your e-mail.

The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region.  It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country.  Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Director, Intensive English Program, Center for English as a Second Language, University of Kentucky

The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for Director of the Intensive English Program (IEP).  Successful candidates will have leadership experience in university-based intensive English programs; experience with CEA accreditation or review processes preferred.  Candidates will hold a PhD in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Studies, Linguistics, Language Education, or a related field; and will have established expertise in curriculum development, language assessment, teacher education and professional development, second language acquisition, or other relevant fields.

The director will likely be appointed as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer on an 11-month contract; lecturers are non-tenure-earning faculty members on two- or three-year, indefinitely renewable contracts.  Other appointments are possible.  The successful candidate will work with our current director as “IEP director-in-waiting” until January 2014 and will assume the director position in January 2014.  The preferred start date is 1 July 2013.  The University of Kentucky offers competitive salary and benefits.

The Center for English as a Second Language is an independent program in the College of Arts and Sciences.  The Intensive English Program is the largest and most important of the CESL’s programs; the CESL also includes an academic bridge program, special programs, and ITA training.  The director of the IEP will report to the CESL director, and will work closely with him to review and develop all aspects of the intensive program; it is expected that the IEP director will provide expertise in this exercise.

The mission of the Center for English as a Second Language is to provide high quality English language instruction for non-native English speakers in an academic setting.  At the Center for ESL, we assist students in achieving their language proficiency goals for academic, professional, and social purposes.  Using a variety of instructional methods, the Center for ESL establishes a strong foundation in writing, reading, grammar, listening, and speaking.  In addition to multi-level language instruction, the Center for ESL provides cultural enrichment opportunities to promote diversity and community involvement.

The University of Kentucky Center for English as a Second Language is located in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, perennially rated one of American’s most literate cities.  Please visit our website, http://esl.as.uky.edu/, and please send inquiries to Professor Thomas Clayton, Director of the Center for English as a Second Language (tmclay@uky.edu).

Please e-mail letter of application, CV, and sample documents that illustrate areas of expertise to Laura Carter (laura.carter19@uky.edu).  Please use the subject line “Application for IEP Director Position” in your e-mail.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Short-listed candidates will be asked to solicit letters of recommendation.

The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region.  It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country.  Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Full-Time Lecturer, Classics

The Division of Classics in the Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in Greek, Latin, and areas in Classical Civilization, broadly defined to include Late Antiquity and the Classical Tradition.  Ph.D. in Classics is preferred, but Ph.D.'s in closely related fields of History or Religion will also be considered.  Teaching load is normally 4 courses a semester.  The successful candidate must be able to teach a variety of courses, which will include some of the following: undergraduate Greek & Latin, a large-enrollment mythology course, other large-enrollment courses in civilization and culture which he or she will develop, and on-line courses.  Qualification and ability to teach Biblical Studies a plus.  Candidates with a record of successful classroom teaching will be given preference.  Lecturers are responsible for holding office hours, attending faculty meetings, and contributing to the general welfare and advancement of Classics and the department.

The Classics faculty of the University of Kentucky is distinguished in its active approach to the teaching of Latin, in Neo-Latin, and in Early Christian Studies; an interest in one of these areas is also desirable.  See https://mcl.as.uky.edu/classics for more information.

This is a nine-month (paid over a 12-month period), non-tenure-track, faculty appointment.  Initial appointment is for two years.  Contract may in principle be renewed indefinitely, with the possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer.   Competitive salary and full benefits.

Review of applications begins on February 7, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.  Initial appointment is for the 2013-14 academic year, beginning in the fall semester.

Please e-mail letter of application, c.v., teaching statement, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation to the chair of the search committee, James Francis (j.francis@uky.edu).  Please use the subject line “Application for Classics Position” in your e-mail to assure your application is directed properly.

The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.