Assistant Professor of TESOL​/Bilingual Education

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary: The College of Education and Technology seeks a qualified individual as an assistant professor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and bilingual education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Responsibilities include a 12‑hour undergraduate/graduate teaching load per semester (face‑to‑face, online, hybrid, or on‑site delivery at school districts), participation in programmatic assessment, student advising, completion of scholarly endeavors, and service to the University and the profession.

The position is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required. This is a 9‑month tenure‑track position starting in January 2026 or Fall 2026.

• Teach undergraduate/graduate bilingual education, TESOL, or curriculum and instruction courses in various formats, such as face‑to‑face, lecture capture, online, and travel to deliver TESOL graduate endorsement courses.
• Coordinate the TESOL Program.
• Develop and revise content for courses to meet the expectations of various accrediting bodies and stakeholders.
• Assure, as part of a team of faculty, student success on required licensure exams.
• Establish and maintain relationships with agencies for field placements and work collaboratively with the Teacher Education Office director to establish placements and placement protocols.
• Use, analyze, and synthesize data with reading/literacy and department faculty for program planning.
• Advise and assist undergraduate and graduate students in a professional and collegial manner.
• Attend departmental and University faculty meetings and external meetings as required.
• Engage in scholarly activities according to the field.
• Provide service to the profession and the University.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• An earned doctorate in bilingual education, TESOL/ESL, or a highly related field is preferred (ABD considered).
• A minimum of three years of K12 teaching experience.

• Prior experience in developing and teaching online courses utilizing various online learning platforms. Alternatively, demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Communication and collaboration skills to facilitate working effectively with students, other faculty, alumni, professional groups, and agencies.

Physical Demand and

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed during normal work hours but may require some evening or weekend hours.
• Work is sedentary in nature, with 25 pounds a maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive listing.

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre‑employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references (blind or off‑list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Equal Employment Opportunity / Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562‑2115.

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