LINGUIST List 17.2699
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Thu Sep 21 2006
Jobs: Second Language Studies: Asst Prof, University of Hawai`i
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1. Bonnie D.
Schwartz,
Second Language Studies: Asst Prof, University of Hawai`i, HI, USA
Message 1: Second Language Studies: Asst Prof, University of Hawai`i, HI, USA
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Date: 19-Sep-2006
From: Bonnie D. Schwartz <bdshawaii.edu>
Subject: Second Language Studies: Asst Prof, University of Hawai`i, HI, USA
University or Organization: University of Hawai`i
Department: Second Language Studies
Web Address: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Second Language Studies
Description:
The Department of Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa,
seeks to fill two vacancies at the assistant professor level. The
Department offers an MA in Second Language Studies and administers a PhD
program in Second Language Acquisition and an Advanced Graduate Certificate
in Second Language Studies. A BA with an ESL specialization is available
through the University's Interdisciplinary Program. Faculty have interests
in a wide range of domains in second and foreign language research. See
http://www.hawaii.edu/sls
TWO POSITIONS
Tenure track, full time 9-month, pending position availability and funding,
to begin 1 August 2007
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, BOTH POSITIONS
Doctorate in second language acquisition, applied linguistics or closely
related field by August 2007; demonstrated ability to carry out research in
the major area(s); second or foreign language teaching experience; evidence
of excellent teaching ability at the university level
POSITION #84105
Applicants should have major research interests and instructional
competence in one or more of the following areas of second language
studies: psycholinguistics of second language learning; cognitive
dimensions of bilingualism/multilingualism; L2 research in classroom and
school settings from cognitive, interactional or sociocultural perspectives.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Publication in journals and books in the major area(s); prior teaching
experience in a second language studies or equivalent graduate program;
ability to win competitive research funding; interest in the Asia-Pacific
region, including Asian and Pacific languages
POSITION #82454
Applicants should have major research interests and instructional
competence in one or more of the following areas of second language
education: language learning and technology (e.g. computer-assisted
language learning, computer-mediated communication, electronic and
multimodal literacies, virtual communities); young language learners (e.g.
bilingualism or multilingualism among young learners in foreign language,
second language, heritage language, immersion or dual language education
contexts); second language writing and literacy development (e.g.
cognitive, textual or sociocultural dimensions of multilingual writing,
critical literacies).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Publication in journals and books in the major area(s); teaching experience
in a second language studies or equivalent graduate program; ability to win
competitive research funding; interest in the Asia-Pacific region,
including Asian and Pacific languages; teacher education experience
DUTIES FOR BOTH POSITIONS
Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of
specialization in the Department of Second Language Studies; conduct and
publish research; participate fully in supporting activities for academic
programs, departmental governance and service to the University and community
ANNUAL 9-MONTH SALARY RANGE, BOTH POSITIONS
commensurate with experience
E-MAIL INQUIRIES
Position #84105: Gabriele Kasper, gkasperhawaii.edu
Position #82454: Lourdes Ortega, lortegahawaii.edu
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of
courses taught and sample publications. In addition, letters of reference
should be submitted directly by three recommenders.
The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Address for Applications:
Dr. Richard R. Day, Chair
Department of Second Language Studies
University of Hawaii
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu,, HI 96822
USA
Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2006
Contact Information:
Dr. Richard R. Day, Chair
Email: rdayhawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 956-2788
Fax: (808) 956-2802
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