LINGUIST List 21.3968 Fri Oct 08 2010 Jobs: Japanese; General Linguistics: Asst Prof, U of Kansas 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.    Maggie Childs, Japanese; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Kansas, KS, USA Message 1: Japanese; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Kansas, KS, USA Date: 07-Oct-2010 From: Maggie Childs <mgchildsku.edu> Subject: Japanese; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Kansas, KS, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Kansas Department: East Asian Languages and Cultures Job Location: Kansas, USA Web Address: http://www2.ku.edu/~ealc/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn) Description: Assitant Professor of Japanese: Tenure-track faculty position expected to begin as early as August 18, 2011. The successful candidate is expected to teach and advise in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Japanese, as well as train, supervise, and coordinate graduate teaching assistants in the Japanese language program, conduct a program of research in language pedagogy, linguistics, literature or related field, and provide professional service. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature or related field expected by start date of appointment; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English; demonstrated ability to teach Japanese language at all levels; experience teaching Japanese language at the college level; and familiarity with contemporary Japan and willingness to direct a summer study program in Japan. Preferred Qualifications: Specialization in second language acquisition or applied linguistics; and a record of research and publication in linguistics, language pedagogy, literature, or related field. For additional information and to apply on-line, go to the URL below and search for position 00002924. Upload letter of application, c.v., and list of 3 references. In addition, applicants must arrange to have a graduate transcript and three letters of recommendation that evaluate scholarly potential/achievement and teaching sent to the address below. Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2010, and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified pool. The successful candidate for the position must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the appointment. EO/AA Employer. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Maggie Childs, Chair Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures 1445 Jayhawk Blvd, 2118 Wescoe Hall The University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045-7594 USA Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.ku.edu Contact Information: Dr. Maggie Childs Email: mgchildsku.edu Phone: 7858649128 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 08-Oct-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.