LINGUIST List 22.4000 Thu Oct 13 2011 Jobs: German; Applied Ling; Multilingualism: Asst Prof, U of Waterloo 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.     James Skidmore , German; Applied Linguistics with a Focus on Multilingualism: Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Message 1: German; Applied Linguistics with a Focus on Multilingualism: Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Date: 12-Oct-2011 From: James Skidmore <skidmoreuwaterloo.ca> Subject: German; Applied Linguistics with a Focus on Multilingualism: Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Waterloo Department: Germanic and Slavic Studies Job Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Web Address: http://germanicandslavic.uwaterloo.ca Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Multilingualism Required Language(s): German (deu) Description: The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Waterloo is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in German, specialization in applied linguistics with a focus on multilingualism studies. The successful candidate must have a PhD in hand by the time the appointment begins on 1 July 2012 and an actively developing research program in the specified field. Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of graduate students, and service to the department, university, and discipline. German Studies at the University of Waterloo is a robust enterprise offering programs leading to the BA, MA, and PhD in German. The current staff of eight tenured professors possesses expertise in applied linguistics (second language development and pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and CALL), German and Austrian literature (18th-20th centuries), and film and visual studies. The department is home to the Waterloo Centre for German Studies, an endowed research institute that also operates a range of intellectual and cultural programming. The university, rated the most innovative university in Canada for many years running, is located in one of the fastest growing regions of the country. Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2011. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful research and teaching, and letters from three referees, should be sent in electronic format only directly to Dr. James M. Skidmore at the email address below. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2011 Email Address for Applications: skidmoreuwaterloo.ca Contact Information: Dr. James Skidmore Email: skidmoreuwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x33687 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 13-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.