LINGUIST List 12.2342

Fri Sep 21 2001

Jobs: Applied Ling: Asst Prof, N.Arizona Univ, USA

Editor for this issue: Karolina Owczarzak <karolinalinguistlist.org>

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1. Susan M. Fitzmaurice, Tenure-track assistant professor, Applied Linguistics (SLA)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics, Tenure-track, Department of
Linguistics, Northern Arizona University 

Assistant professor of Applied Linguistics, tenure track, starting Fall 2002.
The NAU English Department is looking for an individual specializing in second
language acquisition to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Applied
Linguistics. This person will be expected to conduct and supervise research in
his or her area of expertise, and contribute to the growth and continuing
development of the MA/TESL and Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, two programs that
are part of a substantial graduate program in a large and diverse department of
English.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D in
applied linguistics or relevant related discipline in hand by date of
appointment; evident primary research interest in functional approaches to
second language acquisition and/or classroom-based SLA research. Desired
qualifications include publications in the area of specialization, demonstrated
ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in SLA and other areas in
TESL and applied linguistics, familiarity with technology and web-enhanced
modes of instruction, the ability to communicate effectively with multiple
audiences, and experience working and interacting with diverse cultures.

Applicants should submit a statement of interest, a curriculum vita, two sample
publications, record of teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters
of recommendation specifically addressing qualifications for the position to
Professor Mary McGroarty, Chair, SLA Search Committee, Department of English,
Box 6032, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6032. The
search committee will begin reviewing files on October 15, 2001, and plans to
interview on campus in November. Consideration of applications will continue
until the position is filled. 

Northern Arizona University (15,000 students on campus, 4,000 off campus) is
composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of culturally diverse
backgrounds. Applicants should be experienced with and dedicated to work in
such a diverse population. NAU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution: minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply. http://www.nau.edu



Susan M. Fitzmaurice
Associate Professor and Associate Chair
English Department, Box 6032
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff AZ 86011-6032
tel: (520) 523-9649
fax: (520) 523-7074