LINGUIST List 14.2564

Thu Sep 25 2003

Jobs: Swahili: Asst Prof, Ohio University

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

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1. mcginn, Swahili & African Languages: Asst Prof, Ohio University

University or Organization: Ohio University
Department: Linguistics
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, African Languages
Required Language(s): Swahili (Code = SWA)


Description:

POSITION AVAILABLE


LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES
(Tenure Track)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in African language, applied linguistics, foreign language
education or related field. Native or near-native competence in
Swahili and one other African language is required. Teaching
experience in the United States is highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach Swahili and supervise TAs using modern classroom methods;
develop materials; conduct research in African languages, applied
linguistics, and linguistics; future possibility of supervising
graduate students learning Asian and African languages using
self-instructional methods as developed by the National Association of
Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP)

AVAILABLE
September 1, 2004

SALARY
Competitive

Send letter of introduction, vita, transcripts, and the names of three
references to:

	Swahili Search Committee
	Department of Linguistics
	Room 383 Gordy Hall
	Ohio University
	Athens, OH 45701-2979

APPLICATION REVIEW: 
Will begin December 15, 2003 and continue until position is filled.

NOTE: Letters of reference will be requested later.

Ohio University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Richard McGinn
	Linguistics Department - 383 Gordy Hall
	Ohio University
	Athens, OH 45701
	United States of America
 
	Position is open until filled


Contact Information:
	Richard McGinn
	Email: mcginnohio.edu
	Tel: 740-593-4573
	Fax: 740-593-2967
	Website: http://www.cats.ohiou.edu/linguistics/dept/welcome.html

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