LINGUIST List 15.2779

Tue Oct 05 2004

Jobs: Spanish/Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, DePaul U

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1. Mark Johnston, Spanish/Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Message 1: Spanish/Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Date: 04-Oct-2004
From: Mark Johnston <mjohnst4

depaul.edu>
Subject: Spanish/Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

University or Organization: DePaul University
Department: Modern Languages
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Heritage Speakers, Foreign Language Pedagogy
Required Languages: Spanish

Description:

The Department of Modern Languages invites applications for a tenure-track
position in Spanish linguistics at the rank of assistant professor,
beginning in September, 2005. Candidates should have a strong interest in
the teaching of Spanish to heritage speakers. Responsibilities will include
teaching courses in Spanish at all levels, including Spanish linguistics
and language pedagogy, as well as advising students in teacher education
programs, and serving as liaison between the Department of Modern Languages
and the School of Education. Facility in other languages is an advantage.
Candidates must have the PhD in hand by September, 2005, native or
near-native fluency in Spanish and English, demonstrated expertise in
teaching, and evidence of an active scholarly agenda.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate
education, experience teaching students of diverse cultural backgrounds,
and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural student
population. Tenure-line faculty participate in advising and committee
service and regularly teach in DePaul's general education, honors, and
interdisciplinary programs. We particularly seek candidates who mirror the
diversity of the university and its surrounding urban community, and we
specifically solicit applications from women, people of color, and
individuals from other historically under-represented groups.

To apply, send a letter, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of
recommendation to the address below. Applications must be postmarked by
December 8, 2004; no email inquiries or applications, please. DePaul
University is committed to diversity and equality in education and
employment.

Address for Applications:

Mark D. Johnston, Chair
Department of Modern Languages
DePaul University
802 W. Belden
Chicago, IL 60614
United States of America

Application Deadline: 08-Dec-2004

Contact Information:

Prof. Mark Johnston
Phone: (773) 325-7320
Website: http://condor.depaul.edu/~mol

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