LINGUIST List 22.4516 Fri Nov 11 2011 Jobs: Second Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, U of Hawaii at Manoa 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.     Graham Crookes , Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA Message 1: Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA Date: 10-Nov-2011 From: Graham Crookes <slschairhawaii.edu> Subject: Second Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Hawaii at Manoa Department: Second Language Studies Job Location: Hawaii, USA Web Address: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/sls/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Second Language Acquisition Description: Assistant Professor, with specialization in second language acquisition, two positions (position numbers 82418 and 82462), University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, full-time, tenure track. The Department of Second Language Studies offers a BA, an MA and a PhD in Second Language Studies as well as an Advanced Graduate Certificate. The University of Hawai'i is a Carnegie 'very high research activity university' with a strong orientation to the Asia-Pacific region. The University supports interdisciplinary initiatives within and across departments and colleges and places high value on extramural funding. Duties and responsibilities: The Department seeks to hire two faculty members at the assistant professor level in the area of second language acquisition to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of SLA, with opportunities to teach in other areas of the Department's curriculum as appropriate. Of particular interest are candidates whose research focuses on one or more of the following areas: acquisition of SL phonology; bilingualism in social and cognitive contexts; cognitive, sociocultural, neurological and ecological perspectives in SL learning; heritage language learners; identity and SLA; individual differences in SLA; instructed SLA; multilingual literacy development; technology and SLA; young learners. Minimum qualifications: Doctorate in second language studies, applied linguistics, or closely related field by August 2012. Demonstrated ability to carry out research in the applicant's major areas of specialization, as evidenced by publication. Annual 9-month salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience To apply: Send cover letter describing research and teaching interests and experience, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement (including a list of courses taught), sample publications, and a summary of teaching evaluations. In addition, letters of reference should be submitted directly by three recommenders. All application materials should be sent as email attachments to the application email address below. Please do not specify position number; application for one implies application for both. Conditional on availability of position and of funding. Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Karen Matsumoto, Secretary 1890 East West Road Moore Hall Room 570 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Email Address for Applications: slschairhawaii.edu Contact Information: Professor Graham Crookes Email: slschairhawaii.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 11-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.