LINGUIST List 22.3996 Wed Oct 12 2011 Jobs: Spanish; Applied Ling: Asst Prof, Northern Illinois U 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.     Renee Kerwin , Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, IL, USA Message 1: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, IL, USA Date: 12-Oct-2011 From: Renee Kerwin <rkerwinniu.edu> Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, IL, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Northern Illinois University Department: Foreign Languages & Literatures Job Location: Illinois, USA Web Address: http://www.forlangs.net/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification Required Language(s): Spanish (spa) Description: The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures anticipates making the following faculty appointment: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teacher Certification. Beginning Fall 2012. The successful candidate will supervise the department's teacher certification program, which includes educational outreach, writing the pertinent reports to state and national agencies, and teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses. As a research-extensive university, NIU requires evidence of a strong research program as well as excellence in teaching. Additional requirements include: native or near-native fluency in Spanish; a Ph.D. in Spanish Applied Linguistics or its equivalent by the time of appointment; and experience in elementary, middle and/or high school teaching. A pre-employment criminal background investigation is required. The department and the university are committed to the principle of diversity and strongly encourage applications from members of protected classes. Complete applications must be received by November 28, 2011. Interviews at the MLA (January 3-5, 2012). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to Dr. Katharina Barbe at the application address below. AA/EEO Institution. Application Deadline: 28-Nov-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Katharina Barbe, Chair Northern Illinois University Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Watson Hall 111 DeKalb, IL 60115 USA Contact Information: Office Manager Renee Kerwin Email: rkerwinniu.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 12-Oct-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.