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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Kristi Lowrie , Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, MI, USA Message 1: Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, MI, USA Date: 28-Oct-2010 From: Kristi Lowrie <collett1msu.edu> Subject: Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, MI, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Michigan State University Department: Teacher Education Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://www.educ.msu.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Chinese Second Language Acquisition Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) Description: Assistant Professor in Second Language Education (Chinese) Department of Teacher Education The Department of Teacher Education at MSU, is seeking one or more assistant professors in second language education, with an emphasis on Chinese. To meet the rising demand for Chinese language teachers and expand the global dimension of its internationally recognized teacher education program, the College of Education at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking scholars with a demonstrated interest in second language education, teacher education, and Chinese Language and Culture. MSU College of Education faculty have a long history of scholarly activities in China and with Chinese educators. The Confucius Institute at MSU, jointly established with Chinese Language Council International, China Central TV and Radio University, has become a major international pioneer for Chinese language and culture education. Jointly, the Teacher Education Department and the Confucius Institute have mounted a Chinese Teacher Certification Program to meet the need for teachers of Chinese in Michigan and surrounding states. These tenure system positions will be located in the Department of Teacher Education. Candidates will be expected to participate in activities with the Confucius Institute, potentially including teaching, research, and program development, and can seek affiliation with other academic units within the College. These are academic year positions with an expected starting date of August 15, 2011. Major responsibilities: Successful candidates are expected to conduct research, teaching, and outreach in second language/world language education, desirably with an emphasis on Chinese language. They are also expected to seek external funding from a variety of sources to support research activities, and to contribute to on-going activities and initiatives in the Department, College, and University. Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree and a record of scholarly activities in a relevant field of Applied Linguistics or Education, such as second language education; child and/or adolescent second language acquisition; heritage, bilingual and/or dual language education; linguistically and culturally diverse students; or teacher education. A research agenda that includes Chinese language teaching or Chinese language learning and proficiency in Chinese are highly desired. Applicants with an interest in the preparation of world language teachers more generally are also desired. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter summarizing their relevant experiences and accomplishments, current curriculum vita, names and contact information of three references, and two sample scholarly products (published papers, multimedia products, grant proposals, etc). All application materials must be sent in electronic form to the search administrative assistant, Kristi Lowrie, at collett1msu.edu (type "Second Language Education Search/Chinese" in the subject line). Please see the College web site (URL above) for information about the college and these positions. We invite inquiries to any of the search committee members: Jeffrey Bale (jbalemsu.edu), Tom Bird (tombirdmsu.edu), Lynn Paine (painelmsu.edu), Paula Winke (winkemsu.edu). Review of applications will begin November 29, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: collette1msu.edu Contact Information: Kristi Lowrie Email: collett1msu.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 29-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.