LINGUIST List 21.4583 Tue Nov 16 2010 Jobs: Applied Ling; Functional Ling: Lecturer/Director, U of Rochester 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.     Kathleen Picciano , Applied Linguistics; Functional Linguistics: Lecturer/Director, University of Rochester, NY, USA Message 1: Applied Linguistics; Functional Linguistics: Lecturer/Director, University of Rochester, NY, USA Date: 15-Nov-2010 From: Kathleen Picciano <kathleen.piccianorochester.edu> Subject: Applied Linguistics; Functional Linguistics: Lecturer/Director, University of Rochester, NY, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Rochester Department: College Writing Program Job Location: New York, USA Web Address: http://rochester.edu Job Rank: Lecturer/Director Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Functional Linguistics Description: The Writing Program at the University of Rochester invites applications for a 3-year-renewable ESOL Director position with specialization in ESOL, to begin Fall 2011. A terminal degree (M.A., M.A.T., or Ph.D.) in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, Functional Linguistics, Writing Studies, Composition/Rhetoric or related field is required. ABDs will be considered. We seek candidates with experience in program administration, an established primary commitment to teaching, as well as an interest in research. Experience working with students in scientific disciplines is a plus. Eleven-month contract. Position responsibilities include working under the direction of the College Writing Program to administrate the undergraduate ESOL Program, including such activities as - teaching ESOL Speaking & Listening and Reading & Writing courses and/or first-year composition in our interdisciplinary, theme-based writing program (2/2 load); - collaborating with the Writing Program to develop/strengthen the ESOL curriculum; - designing and facilitating ESOL workshops for students, writing instructors, tutors, and faculty in the disciplines; - working with faculty and staff across the college to address the needs of undergraduate ESOL students; - conducting assessments for placement into ESOL courses and for course and program evaluation; - hiring assessment raters and/or instructors; and, more generally, - helping us to strengthen the ESOL Program. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of scholarly work, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. Application review will begin November 30, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Ms. Jan Waxman College Writing Program Rush Rhees Library, Room G121 University of Rochester Rochester, NY 14627-0058 USA Contact Information: Kathleen Picciano Email: kathleen.piccianorochester.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 16-Nov-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.