LINGUIST List 12.426

Thu Feb 15 2001

Jobs: (L2) Literacy at San Jose State U, CA, USA

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1. Thom Huebner, Second Lang Literacy: Asst/Assoc Prof at San Jose State U, CA, USA
2. Thom Huebner, Dev Writing & Reading: Part-time at San Jose State U, CA, USA

Rank of Job: Assistant to Associate Professor - Tenure Track
Areas Required: Second Language Literacy
Other Desired Areas: The Pedagogy of developmental reading and writing.
University or Organization: San Jose State University
Department: Linguistics and Language Development
State or Province: California
Country: US
Final Date of Application: March 1, 2001
Contact: Thom Huebner huebneremail.sjsu.edu

Address for Applications:
One Washington Square, 
San Jose State University, 
LLD Dept.
San Jose
CA 95192-0093
US

Position: Second Language Literacy

Rank and Salary: 

Assistant to Associate Professor - Tenure Track. Ph.D. in Linguistics
or related field. ABD applicants will be considered at the assistant
professor rank if doctorate is completed by August 2001. Salary
commensurate with rank and experience.

Qualifications: 

Required doctorate in Applied Linguistics or related field. Expertise
in second language literacy and in the pedagogy of developmental
reading and writing. Familiarity with multicultural k-12 classrooms
in the U.S. Demonstrated potential for continued scholarly activity.

Preferred: 

Demonstrated ability to teach in an institution of higher education.
Experience teaching in a K-12 setting. Experience in program
development.

Responsibilities: 

The department offers a B.A. and M.A. in Linguistics and an M.A. in
TESOL. Duties include teaching introductory and advanced courses in
applied linguistics to students in these programs, as well as
developmental reading and writing. The normal teaching load is four
three-unit courses per semester plus advising and committee work.
Excellence in teaching and continued scholarly, professional activity
will be a requirement for retention and promotion.

Starting Date: August 23, 2001

Application Procedure: 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of
recommendation, and representative publications to: Thom Huebner,
Chair, Department of Linguistics & language Development, San Jose
State University, San Jose, CA 95192-0093 

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2001.

Rank of Job: Part-time
Areas Required: Developmental Writing and Reading
Other Desired Areas: 
University or Organization: San Jose State University
Department: Linguistics and Language Development
State or Province: California
Country: US
Final Date of Application: April 2, 2001
Contact: Thom Huebner huebneremail.sjsu.edu

Address for Applications:
One Washington Square, 
San Jose State University, 
LLD Dept.
San Jose
CA 95192-0093
US



QUALIFICATIONS: 

M.A. or equivalent in one of the following areas and coursework
completed or in progress in the other: Extensive experience in
teaching composition/reading, including developmental reading and
writing. Demonstrated excellence in teaching composition/reading at
the undergraduate level. Awareness of and sensitivity to the
educational needs of a multicultural population. Preference given to
those active in professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teach undergraduate course in developmental reading and writing. Hold
regular office hours. Work cooperatively with program coordinators
and staff. Participate in assessment and evaluation activities.

SALARY RANGE:	 

Commensurate with rank and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a
transcript of graduate course work, three letters of recommendation,
and teaching evaluations to:

Dr. Thom Huebner, Chair
Department of Linguistics and Language Development
San Jose State University
San Jose CA 95192-0093

This position will remain open until filled, but please reply before
April 2, 2001.