LINGUIST List 12.2793

Thu Nov 8 2001

Jobs: Greek Language: AsstProf, Simon Fraser U Canada

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1. Dr.Zita McRobbie, Greek Language: Asst Professor at Simon Fraser University, BC Canada

Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Areas Required: Greek Language
Other Desired Areas: Computer-Assisted Learning
University or Organization: Simon Fraser University
Department: Linguistics
State or Province: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Final Date of Application: November 30, 2001
Contact: Dr. Zita McRobbie mcrobbiesfu.ca

Address for Applications:
8888 University Drive
Burnaby
B.C. V5A 1S6
Canada

Applications are being accepted for a tenure-track position in
Linguistics starting either May 1, 2002 or September 1, 2002. This
position is subject to budgetary approval. Appointment will be made at
the assistant professor rank.

This will be a position in applied linguistics with concentrations in
Greek language and computer assisted language learning. The successful
candidate will have teaching duties in linguistics and applied
linguistics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
appointee will be expected to undertake graduate student supervision.
The appointee will also be responsible for Greek language instruction
and will collaborate with the Chair of Hellenic Studies in outreach
programs to the local Greek community and co-operation with agencies
of the Greek Republic. Hellenic Studies and the Department of
Linguistics are developing the capacity for computerized delivery of
Greek language courses and the appointee will participate in the
overall development of these systems.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. with a specialization in applied
linguistics, have experience in teaching Modern Greek, maintain an
active research program in linguistics as it relates to language
teaching and be familiar with recent developments in computer-assisted
language learning.

Interested applicants are invited to send a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, the names of at least three referees and sample
publications by November 30, 2001 to:

Dr. Z. McRobbie, Chair,
Department of Linguistics, 
8888 University Dr., 
Simon Fraser University, 
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6, 
phone: (604) 291-3554,
fax (604) 291-5659, 
email: mcrobbiecs.sfu.ca

In accordance with Canada Immigration requirements, this advertisement
is directed to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
However, non-Canadians are encouraged to apply. SFU is committed to
the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment
opportunities to all qualified applicants.