Job Description

Department/Organization
204231 - Modern Languages and Classics

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama invites applications for a non-tenure track, three-year renewable contract position of Language Assessment Coordinator at the rank of Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, to begin August 16, 2025.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama invites applications for a non-tenure track, three-year renewable contract position of Language Assessment Coordinator at the rank of Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, to begin August 16, 2025. This is a position with opportunities for promotion to higher rank. The successful applicant will have demonstrated expertise in language testing and assessment in university contexts, with a related research agenda, as well as native or near-native competence in one of the languages taught in the department.

The successful candidate will coordinate language placement and proficiency testing for various programs in the department, as well as collaborate with language programs on student outcomes assessment. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and/or undergraduate courses. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to serve as a liaison to related university units, such as the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Center for Instructional Technology, and Testing Services. Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or related fields in hand by August 15, 2025.

The Department Modern Languages and Classics offers 10 languages as undergraduate majors and minors, has a Critical Language Center providing instruction in less commonly taught languages, and an active linguistics community. For more information, consult our website at

The University of Alabama is home to students from 77+ countries. Our 150+ graduate programs offer both research-based and professionally focused opportunities at the master’s and doctoral level. Our 4+ square kilometer campus is not only beautiful but has facilities that are second to none—laboratories, collaborative study space, and high-tech classrooms and workspaces.

Applicants should apply online by submitting a letter of application that addresses the candidate’s experiences with language testing and assessment, relevant research, and teaching experiences, and a curriculum vitae. Candidates selected for the first round of Zoom conversations will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed full consideration.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s experiences with language testing and assessment, relevant research, and teaching experiences, and a curriculum vitae.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.

UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.

Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law"

About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.

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