LINGUIST List 22.3624 Sat Sep 17 2011 Jobs: Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, U of Illinois 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.     Tania Ionin, c/o Marita Romine , Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, USA Message 1: Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, USA Date: 15-Sep-2011 From: Tania Ionin, c/o Marita Romine <slcl-hrillinois.edu> Subject: Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Illinois Department: Linguistics Job Location: Illinois, USA Web Address: http://illinois.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition Description: The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Second Language Acquisition with specialization in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, or cognitive neuroscience of language, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The candidate must possess demonstrated strength in theoretical and/or experimental linguistics. The candidate's record should provide clear evidence of a strong research program and an excellent research trajectory. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate instruction. Research specialty in one of the languages offered by the Linguistics department or another department in the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics is a plus, as is experience in second and/or foreign language teaching. The PhD should be in hand prior to the target date of appointment, August 16, 2012. Salary is commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. To apply, create your candidate profile at the application URL below and upload the following application materials through this system: letter of application, CV (including phone number and e-mail address), contact information for 3 references, up to 3 representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of strength in teaching. Referees will be contacted electronically upon submission of the application. Only electronic applications submitted through the application URL below will be accepted. For further information, please contact Professor Ionin, contact information below. To ensure full consideration, all required materials must be received no later than December 1, 2011. Letters of reference must be received no later than December 8, 2011. The department highly recommends that complete applications be submitted prior to Dec. 1, to ensure that referees have enough time to submit their letters of recommendation. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/ Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.illinois.edu Contact Information: Professor Tania Ionin, c/o Marita Romine Email: slcl-hrillinois.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-Sep-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.