LINGUIST List 22.4553 Mon Nov 14 2011 Jobs: Chinese Language: Rank Open, Michigan State University 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.     Talisha Winston , Chinese Language: Rank Open, Michigan State University, USA Message 1: Chinese Language: Rank Open, Michigan State University, USA Date: 14-Nov-2011 From: Talisha Winston <revierewmsu.edu> Subject: Chinese Language: Rank Open, Michigan State University, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Michigan State University Department: Linguistics and Languages Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://linglang.msu.edu/ Job Rank: Rank Open Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) Description: Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenure system (rank open) position in Chinese language. This person will coordinate the Chinese Language Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Salary commensurate with qualifications. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Chinese language. The successful candidate will bring innovative ideas and language program experience to develop and coordinate a growing university-level Chinese language program and to provide guidance for emerging study abroad programs in China. Experience working collaboratively with secondary and/or primary teachers of Chinese to strengthen articulation throughout the language learning sequence is preferred. Familiarity with communicative language teaching is a must and the person will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, a strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world-renowned study abroad initiatives and the Asian Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Chinese language courses in the Chinese Program, including a descriptive course on Chinese language for teaching purposes. This position requires a dynamic person with strong management skills and scholarly interest in language teaching and learning, including the use of multimedia. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of reference should be sent by the writers to Thomas Lovik at the application email address below. All applications for this position (#5423) must be submitted electronically at the Michigan State Human Resources website, URL below. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2011 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Thomas Lovik Chinese Language Teaching Position Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages A-614 Wells Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1027 USA Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.msu.edu/ Contact Information: Talisha Winston Email: revierewmsu.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 14-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.