LINGUIST List 22.4347 Wed Nov 02 2011 Jobs: German; 2nd Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, U of Texas at Austin 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.     Maria Pineda , German; Second Language Acquisition; Content Based Instruction (Fachdidaktik): Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, USA Message 1: German; Second Language Acquisition; Content Based Instruction (Fachdidaktik): Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, USA Date: 01-Nov-2011 From: Maria Pineda <m.e.pinedamail.utexas.edu> Subject: German; Second Language Acquisition; Content Based Instruction (Fachdidaktik): Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Texas at Austin Department: Germanic Studies Job Location: Texas, USA Web Address: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/germanic/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Second Language Acquisition; Content Based Instruction (Fachdidaktik) Required Language(s): German (deu) Description: Assistant Professor--Second Language Studies The Department of Germanic Studies at the University of Texas at Austin has multiple positions available at the rank of Assistant Professor, preferably with several years of experience, specializing in Second Language Acquisition / Content-Based Instruction (Fachdidaktik) with a research focus on teaching and learning in any of the disciplines associated with Germanic Studies. A secondary concentration in German cultural studies is desirable. This is a tenure-track position. Responsibilities include: co-coordinating the lower-division language program in German, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, research, publication, and service to the Department, College, and University. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with using state-of-the-art instructional technology and will be able to fit into a department that emphasizes cultural studies and interdisciplinary research and teaching. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention. PhD in hand by August 2012, native or near-native fluency in German and English, evidence of teaching excellence at the college level, and evidence of research excellence are required. Please send letter of application including research plans, CV, three current letters of reference, and graduate transcripts to Professor Peter Hess, at the application address below. A background check will be conducted on successful candidate. The University of Texas is an AA/EEO employer. Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Peter Hess, Chair Univerisity of Texas at Austin Department of Germanic Studies 1 University Station C3300/Burdine 336 Austin, TX 78712 USA Contact Information: Sr Admin Associate Maria Pineda Email: m.e.pinedamail.utexas.edu Phone: 512-232-6351 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Nov-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.