LINGUIST List 22.216 Thu Jan 13 2011 Jobs: Lang/Literacy Education: Chair, National Institute of Education Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.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.     Suat Khoh Lim-Teo , General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or Language/Literacy Education: Chair, National Institute of Education, Singapore Message 1: General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or Language/Literacy Education: Chair, National Institute of Education, Singapore Date: 11-Jan-2011 From: Suat Khoh Lim-Teo <suatkhoh.teonie.edu.sg> Subject: General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or Language/Literacy Education: Chair, National Institute of Education, Singapore E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: National Institute of Education Department: English Language & Literature Job Location: Singapore, Singapore Web Address: http://nie.edu.sg Job Rank: Chair of Department Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Language/Literacy Education Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: The National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for the position of Department Chair of English Language and Literature. We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills, an established research program, and a professional ethos consistent with NIE's vision to be a leading teacher education institute internationally, who will build on the department's record of excellence in teaching and scholarship in research. This is a full-time faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Remuneration and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are seeking an active scholar who can provide leadership, make significant contributions to the teaching, research and service missions of NIE. Candidates must have a strong publication record and academic work experience that would qualify for tenure and appointment at the Associate Professor level or above. Of particular interest are candidates with a strong commitment to teacher education, as well as administrative and leadership experience that have a bearing on managing a large research-active academic department. Candidates are expected to possess at least the following qualifications and qualities: - a doctoral degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Language/Literacy Education - an established record of research - strong leadership skills in academic administration/management - experience and interest in faculty development For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Lim-Teo Suat Khoh, Dean of Faculty Affairs, at the email address below. For more information, please go to http://www.nie.edu.sg/careers/vacancies/english-language-and-literature-academic-group-ell-0#Position%201 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://www.nie.edu.sg/about-nie/careers/vacancies Contact Information: Associate Professor Suat Khoh Lim-Teo Email: suatkhoh.teonie.edu.sg New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.org/ Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 13-Jan-2011       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.