LINGUIST List 21.3625 Tue Sep 14 2010 Jobs: Various Langs; Lang Acq: Dept Chair - Assoc/Full Prof, American U Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Ana Serra, Various Languages; Language Acquisition: Chair of Department - Associate or Full Professor, American University, DC, USA Message 1: Various Languages; Language Acquisition: Chair of Department - Associate or Full Professor, American University, DC, USA Date: 14-Sep-2010 From: Ana Serra <aserraamerican.edu> Subject: Various Languages; Language Acquisition: Chair of Department - Associate or Full Professor, American University, DC, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: American University Department: Department of Language and Foreign Studies Job Location: District of Columbia, USA Web Address: http:///www.american.edu/cas/lfs/index.cfm Job Rank: Chair of Department - Associate or Full Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Latin American Studies; Comparative Literature Required Language(s): French (fra)                             German, Standard (deu)                             Italian (ita)                             Russian (rus)                             Spanish (spa) Description: The Department of Language and Foreign Studies of American University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Language and Foreign Studies, to begin in the fall semester, 2011. Specialization: open, but the successful candidate will have expertise in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Latin American studies, and/or Comparative Literature. Professor or Associate Professor rank required. Responsibilities: Chairing the Department of Language and Foreign Studies, which entails strategic planning, development of emergent areas of expertise, faculty and staff management, coordination of interdisciplinary activities, assistance with curriculum building and securing external funding. Teaching two courses per year in the applicant's general field. Maintaining an active and productive research agenda. Candidates should possess an outstanding record of scholarship; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; experience as department chair or program director; the ability to lead the department in developing and implementing a compelling vision for its research, education and service programs. Salary commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a dossier by mailing CV, three letters of recommendation and a letter of interest indicating whether or not attending the 2010 MLA convention, to the address below. Review of applications will begin on 1 November, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. American University is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Chair Search Committee Department of Language and Foreign Studies American University 4400 Mass. Ave NW Washington, DC 20016-8045 USA Contact Information: Susan Sherzer Email: ssherzeramerican.edu Phone: 202-885-2394 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 14-Sep-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.