LINGUIST List 22.2357 Sat Jun 04 2011 Jobs: Applied Ling; Lang Acq: Asst/Assoc Prof, U of Pennsylvania 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.     Elizabeth Deane , Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, USA Message 1: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, USA Date: 02-Jun-2011 From: Elizabeth Deane <bettydgse.upenn.edu> Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Pennsylvania Department: Graduate School of Education Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA Web Address: http://www.gse.upenn.edu Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition Description: The Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure track position (assistant or associate) in our division of Educational Linguistics. The candidate should have an earned doctorate in educational or applied linguistics, second language studies, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have expertise in language learning and teaching in one or more of the following settings: K-12 schools, higher education or community programs, in national or international contexts. Candidates should have an active program of research focused on second language studies, second language acquisition/socialization, or TESOL and English as a global language, with one or more of the following additional emphases: technology and new media, heritage language teaching and learning, critical language awareness, corpus analysis, sociocultural and cognitive perspectives on language and literacy, and multilingualism in educational policy and practice. We are interested in a scholar whose abilities and interests relate to students at both doctoral and master's levels, and who can offer courses, as well as supervise, guide, and conduct research germane to the interests of professional language educators and educational researchers. We anticipate that the appointment would be made at the assistant/associate professor level, and will begin July 1, 2012. We will begin reviewing applications on October 3, 2011 but will continue to consider new applications until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, select publications and names of three references by October 3, 2011 to the application URL below. Address all correspondence to Chair, Search Committee, TESOL. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://www.gse.upenn.edu/faculty_research/positions/apply-TESOL Contact Information: Elizabeth Deane Email: bettydgse.upenn.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 04-Jun-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.