Assistant/Associate Professor in Language, Culture, and Education

Requisition #: A-156632-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: School of Education

Salary: Assistant Professor: $99,692 - $145,634, Associate Professor: $123,002 - $179,905

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/156632

General Description

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the School of Education's faculty compensation program or pay from participation in the School of Education's incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education (SOE) invites applications for an assistant or associate, tenured/tenure-track faculty position in Language, Culture, and Education with a start date of July 1, 2025.

The successful applicant will be a globally-oriented scholar with a strong background in language acquisition and the learning sciences, English as a foreign language instruction, applied linguistics, language learning and technology/AI, education of refugee and immigrant youth, language and education policy, intercultural communication, or a related area who will contribute to the continued development of the Teaching English as a Foreign Language focus area within the International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort (ITGL) master's program. We seek a scholar who conducts rigorous empirical research with the intention to influence policy and inform language teaching and learning in diverse educational and community contexts. Successful candidates will also contribute to instructional efforts in other School of Education programs as well as collaborative and interdisciplinary research across the School and University.

ITGL Cohort program prepares innovative, global education leaders to transform schools, systems, and other fast-changing learning environments around the world. In the full-time, 3 or 4 semester, on-campus program, ITGL students develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and applied learning experiences required to provide innovative, future-ready education for all learners in diverse settings. The curriculum is learner-centered, project- and team-based, supporting the SOE's mission to generate knowledge to inform policy and practice and educate society to address the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Conducting original research to assemble a record of scholarly publications in line with a tenured appointment at a major research university.
• The development of independent, externally-funded research
• Mentoring graduate students and supervising doctoral dissertations
• Teaching and advising students in ITGL as well as other School of Education programs in the areas of language acquisition, language and culture, language assessment and related areas.
• Leading the Teaching English as Foreign Language focus area in the ITGL program.
• Collaborating with others for the good of the School, University, and local and global communities

As one of nine academic units that comprise Johns Hopkins University, a globally recognized and productive research institution, the highly ranked School of Education is poised to make investments in scholars, researchers, and clinicians capable of reforming 21st-century education and strengthening communities. SOE graduate programs seek to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of students as they lead efforts to build new opportunities in varied educational contexts. Through multidisciplinary lenses, SOE educates leaders who will promote innovation in the paradigms, strategies, values, and cultures of their individual professional contexts. The goal is to provide powerful graduate educational experiences in an environment of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• By the position start date of July 1, 2025, candidates will possess a doctorate (Phd/EdD)
• Outstanding record of scholarship and research productivity consistent with rank
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching to diverse learners.
• Demonstrated work as a collegial, collaborative team member.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Global and international experience such as teaching English in global contexts, work with international students, or prior study, research, or work in international contexts.
• Experience writing and securing grant funding
• Curriculum development related to language acquisition, teaching, communication, and culture
• Partnership development with local and/or global organizations

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Candidates should provide, in a single document, a research and teaching statement describing their interest and qualifications for the position, including information that describes relevant experiences and understanding of the School's mission, vision, and values.
• Three names of references who can attest to your qualifications for the position.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.