Ibtesam Hussein

Ibtesam Hussein is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Global Studies at the University of Idaho, part of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. She serves as an ESL faculty member and academic advisor, teaching courses in writing, grammar, reading, and speaking for non-native English speakers.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Language, Literacy & Technology, Washington State University, 2015
• M.A. in TESL, University of Pennsylvania, 2010
• Graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching and Linguistics, Garyounis University, 2006
• B.A. in English Translation & Interpreting, Garyounis University, 2004
• ELT Leadership Management Certificate, TESOL International Association, 2014
• Teaching Second Language for Business Communication Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, 2010

Her research focuses on applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and the role of teacher practices in shaping multilingual students' academic success. She explores how linguistic capital and identity influence non-native English-speaking faculty and international scholars in U.S. institutions. Her work bridges pedagogy, equity, and academic writing development.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in writing instruction, multilingual writers’ needs, and the sociocultural dimensions of language teaching. Her work emphasizes genre-based writing, teacher perception, and the professional identities of L2 educators, contributing significantly to TESOL and composition studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Sally Wellman Volunteer Award (2017), WAESOL Conference
• WAESOL Excellence in Teaching Award (2015), Tri-TESOL Conference
• Graduate Student Support Award (2014), Washington State University
• Award of Special Recognition (2010), YMCA ESL students, Philadelphia, PA
• Libyan Higher Education Scholarship (2010)

She actively mentors students and contributes to curriculum development and faculty training. Her research projects involve collaborative studies on writing pedagogy and teacher perception, supported by academic recognition and professional development opportunities. While no formal lab or research team is named, her work is deeply integrated into the academic mission of ESL and writing instruction at the University of Idaho.