LINGUIST List 22.3813 Fri Sep 30 2011 Jobs: Applied Linguistics; TESL: Assistant Professor, U of Idaho 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.     Gary Williams , Applied Linguistics; TESL: Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, USA Message 1: Applied Linguistics; TESL: Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, USA Date: 29-Sep-2011 From: Gary Williams <jgwuidaho.edu> Subject: Applied Linguistics; TESL: Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Idaho Department: English Job Location: Idaho, USA Web Address: http://www.uidaho.edu/english Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; TESL Description: We invite applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, with specialization in teaching English to speakers of other languages. We seek to hire a person who will help us restructure content and delivery of a well-established TESL program. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in linguistics or related field with a focus and established research program that will support TESL teaching and learning. Teaching load is 3-2, focused at the graduate and senior undergraduate level; courses may include introductory and advanced linguistics courses, TESL methods, and linguistics for teachers. Candidates' areas of specialization should be relevant to preparing graduates to teach language arts and composition in a secondary education setting. A strong research program is prerequisite to positive third-year and tenure/promotion reviews. Required Qualification: - Ph.D. in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, with specialization in teaching English to speakers of other languages Preferred Qualifications: - Experience or other credentials in teaching language arts at the secondary level (including curriculum development and ESL education) - High-quality publications and/or other demonstrated scholarship within area of specialization - Demonstrated excellence in teaching - Experience working with an level intensive English language program - Excellent communication skills Application review begins November 1, 2011, and will continue until the position has been filled. For primary consideration, we must receive initial materials by November 1. We plan to interview candidates at the MLA convention in Seattle in early January. Applicants who meet the required qualifications should apply online at the application URL below (Announcement # 10000034264) and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of 10-20 pages illustrating scholarly focus. Semifinalists will be asked to submit three confidential letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts by mail to the application address below. Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2011 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Gary Williams, Chair English Department University of Idaho P.O. Box 441102 Moscow, ID 83844 USA Web Address for Applications: https://www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ViewAnnouncement.asp?announcement_no=10000034264 Contact Information: Professor Gary Williams Email: jgwuidaho.edu Phone: 208-885-6156 Fax: 208-885-5944 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 30-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.