LINGUIST List 12.2649

Wed Oct 24 2001

Jobs: Applied Language Studies School Director Canada

Editor for this issue: Heather Taylor-Loring <heatherlinguistlist.org>

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1. Aviva Freedman, Applied Language Studies: Director of the School-Carleton Univ, Canada

Rank of Job: Director of the School
Areas Required: Applied Language Studies
Other Desired Areas: 
University or Organization: Carleton University
Department: School of Linguistics & Applied Language Studies
State or Province: Ontario
Country: Canada
Final Date of Application: October 31st, 2001 or until filled
Contact: Aviva Freedman aviva_freedmancarleton.ca

Address for Applications:
1125 Col. By Drive
Ottawa
ON K1S 5B6
Canada

School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 

Director 

Carleton University invites applications for the position of Director,
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, effective July 1,
2002, or earlier. Applicants must have a Ph.D., an excellent academic
record in Applied Linguistics or Applied Language Studies, both in
teaching and research (preferably with a specialisation in second
language teaching, second language acquisition or language testing)
and demonstrated administrative abilities. The appointment will be
made at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor for an initial
five-year term.

The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies is responsible
for the University's graduate programs in Applied Language Studies and
undergraduate programs in linguistics and applied language studies,
credit courses in all languages offered by the University other than
French, credit and intensive programs in English as a second language,
the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment and other language
testing programs, the Writing Tutorial Service and several other
operations. The School has active linkages with a number of
institutions abroad, and is currently involved in TEFL teacher
training programs and materials development programs with institutions
in Cuba, Greenland, Indonesia and Iran. In addition, the School
welcomes a number of visiting scholars every year who come to take
advantage of the research opportunities available in the School. For
more information on the School, visit: http://www.carleton.ca/slals

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents. Carleton University is committed to equity of employment
for women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with
disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply.

The position is subject to budgetary approval. Letters of application
or nomination, including the names of three referees and a current
curriculum vitae, should be addressed to:

Dr. Aviva Freedman, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1S 5B6

Closing date for applications is October 31, 2001. Candidates for this
position will be considered until the Faculty's search committee has
made a final decision.