LINGUIST List 13.2455

Fri Sep 27 2002

Jobs: Lang Acquisition: Long Beach, CA, USA

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1. lekumpf, Lang Acquisition: Asst/Assoc Prof, California State U, Long Beach, USA

University or Organization: California State University, Long Beach
Rank of Job: Assistant or Associate Professor
Specialty Areas Required: Language Acquisition, Literacy, Educational
 Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, TESL
Required Language(s):

Description:

California State University, Long Beach. 

The CSULB Linguistics Department invites applications for a
tenure-track position in the Acquisition and Development of Language
and Literacy. The appointment, at Assistant or Associate level, is
effective August 25, 2003.

Candidates should have earned a doctorate by time of appointment in a
specialization related to one or more of the following: language
development, second language acquisition, linguistic dimensions of
K-12 literacy, as well as a record in teaching, research service, and
publication commensurate with professional level. Teaching duties
include an undergraduate course in first and second language
acquisition and a graduate course in literacy. 

Candidates should be able to demonstrate an active research program
and be able to direct student research. Preferred qualifications
include research agenda in K-12 language development, language
acquisition, and/or literacy, and an ability to teach in one or more
of the following areas: second language writing, bilingual literacy
development, applied linguistics, adult literacy. Also preferred is
the ability to build relations with local schools and/or
community-based literacy agencies, and to engage students in
collaboration and research with them. 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
three letters of recommendation, official transcripts from institution
awarding doctorate, teaching portfolio including teaching statement,
course syllabi, and teaching evaluation summaries. Review of
applications begins December 1, 2002. 

Applications and documentation should be addressed to: Lorraine Kumpf,
Chair, Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, California State
University, Long Beach, CA 90840-1004. Inquiries to the above address
or via email to lekumpfcsulb.edu. Informal meetings may take place
at the annual meeting of the Linguistic Society of America, although
attendance is not necessary for consideration. 

CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence
through diversity and takes pride in its multicultural environment.
		

Address for Applications:
	Attn: Professor Lorraine Kumpf
	Department of Linguistics
	California State University, Long Beach
	Long Beach, 
 CA 90840-1004
	United States of America 
	Applications are due by 01-Dec-2002


Contact Information:
	Professor Lorraine Kumpf.
	Email: lekumpfcsulb.edu
	Tel: (562)985-5792
	Fax: (562)985-2593
	Website: http://www.csulb.edu

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