LINGUIST List 22.2297 Tue May 31 2011 Jobs: Korean Language and Culture: Assistant Professor, York University 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.     Peter Avery , Korean Language and Culture: Assistant Professor, York University, Ontario, Canada Message 1: Korean Language and Culture: Assistant Professor, York University, Ontario, Canada Date: 30-May-2011 From: Peter Avery <paveryyorku.ca> Subject: Korean Language and Culture: Assistant Professor, York University, Ontario, Canada E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: York University Department: Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Web Address: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/dlll Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Korean Language and Culture Required Language(s): Korean (kor) Description: The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, invites applications for a contractually limited position in Korean. The position is for one year with potential of renewal for two additional years, commencing on August 1, 2011. Qualifications: - Ph.D. in a field relevant to teaching Korean language and culture is required. The successful candidate will teach Korean language, culture, literature and/or linguistics, therefore, experience teaching courses in these areas at the university level is required. Familiarity with current trends in language pedagogy and a background in language program development and coordination is desirable. - The appointee must have a current record of relevant publications and conference presentations. Publications in the area of Korean language, culture, literature or linguistics will be considered. - Native or near-native fluency in Korean and English is required. A letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and teaching evaluations should be sent to the application address given below. Email applications will be accepted but we request that you also send a hard copy. Candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the address below prior to the application deadline and should list the name, position, email address and telephone numbers of those referees in the application letter. Application Deadline: All applications received before June 24, 2011 will be fully considered; those submitted after this date may not be. York University is an Affirmative Action employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Application Deadline: 24-Jun-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Peter Avery, Chair Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Canada Email Address for Applications: josiesanyorku.ca Contact Information: Peter Avery Email: paveryyorku.ca Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 31-May-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.