LINGUIST List 14.2452

Tue Sep 16 2003

Jobs: Less Commonly Taught Langs: Arizona State U

Editor for this issue: Sarah Murray <sarahlinguistlist.org>

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1. Danko.Sipka, Less Commonly Taught Langs: Summer Instructors, Arizona State U

University or Organization: Arizona State University
Department: Critical Languages Institute
Rank of Job: Summer Instructors
Specialty Areas: Less commonly taught languages of Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Required Language(s): Tatar (Code = TTR); Armenian (Code = ARM);
		 Serbo-croatian (Code = SRC); Macedonian (Code =
		 MKJ); Polish (Code = PQL); Albanian


Description:

The Critical Languages Institute of Arizona State University is
accepting applications for our summer 2004 session for instructors for
Albanian, Armenian, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Macedonian, Polish, and
Tatar. The CLI, organized through the Russian and East European
Studies Center, is in its twelfth year as a nationally recognized
institute for intensive summer instruction in less commonly taught
languages of Eastern Europe and Eurasia (http://www.asu.edu/cli or
http://www.asu.edu/reesc).

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in
teaching at the collegiate level.

Desired: Native competency in the language of instruction and
effective communication skills. Familiarity with the American
university system and culture and demonstrated academic interest in
the field.

Teaching load for elementary and intermediate classes is eight credit
hours during a nine-week session (June 1 - July 30, 2004. The
participants are also expected to schedule daily laboratory exercises
and assign and grade daily homework assignments. In addition, each
instructor is expected to participate in the calendar of cultural
events that is organized for all CLI students and to conduct active
recruiting for their CLI courses, CLI summer practicums, and study
abroad programs.

All courses listed above are contingent upon funding and sufficient
student enrollment. Contracts for courses will be issued to the
instructors by May, 2004.

Send a CV and contact information (preferably e-mail addresses) of two
references to:

Search Committee
Critical Languages Institute, REESC
Arizona State University
PO Box 872601, Tempe, AZ 85278-2601=20

Applications can also be submitted electronically to:
Danko.Sipkaasu.edu, subject line: CLI Instructor Position.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone.

Deadline: December 1, 2003; if not filled every two weeks thereafter
until the search is closed. Persons selected for hire must be able to
provide verification of employment eligibility by the time employment
begins, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action
Employer.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Search Committee
	Critical Languages Institute, REESC
	Arizona State University,
	PO Box 872601
	Tempe, AZ 85278-2601
	United States of America 
 
	Applications are due by 01-Dec-2003


Contact Information:
	Danko Sipka
	Email: Danko.Sipkaasu.edu
	Website: http://www.asu.edu/cli or http://www.asu.edu/reesc