LINGUIST List 22.4780 Wed Nov 30 2011 Jobs: Second Lang Teaching & Acquisition: Asst/Assoc Prof, U of Oregon 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.     Eric Pederson , Second Language Teaching and Acquisition: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Oregon, USA Message 1: Second Language Teaching and Acquisition: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Oregon, USA Date: 29-Nov-2011 From: Eric Pederson <epedersouoregon.edu> Subject: Second Language Teaching and Acquisition: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Oregon, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Oregon Department: Linguistics Job Location: Oregon, USA Web Address: http://logos.uoregon.edu/ Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition Description: The Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon is seeking an assistant or associate professor with a specialization in second language acquisition and/or teaching, beginning 16 September 2012. This position will be closely associated with our Language Teaching Specialization MA program with both teaching and some administrative requirements in that program. This MA program attracts many international students, and prepares students for careers in teaching any second/foreign language, including English, Swahili, Portuguese, Korean, Farsi, and several Native American languages. The Department also offers core courses in the undergraduate Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Certificate program (http://slat.uoregon.edu), and contains the American English Institute (http://aei.uoregon.edu), providing additional opportunities for interaction with SLT faculty and students. We seek a candidate with experience and demonstrated strength in second or foreign language teaching across proficiency levels and/or teaching settings, as well as a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring, including teacher education. Candidates should have established research in SLT and/or SLA, and should connect well with our international outlook, emphasis on empirical research methodologies, experience in minority language preservation and revitalization, and other existing strengths of our department. We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise and a strong record of research and publication in one or more of the following areas: Applications of current research to language teaching methods, e.g., testing and assessment, curriculum design, instructional technology; psycholinguistics or sociolinguistics of second language acquisition and/or bilingualism; endangered language revitalization; teaching and learning of less commonly taught languages. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research profile and contribute to service requirements. Teaching expectations include: undergraduate courses in general linguistics and second language teaching/acquisition; teacher preparation courses; graduate level courses in SLA/SLT, and development of other courses, including graduate seminars, plus mentoring graduate student research at MA and PhD levels. While this appointment is wholly within Linguistics, there will be opportunity to interact with faculty and students in allied departments and programs, e.g. language teaching departments, Psychology, the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (http://casls.uoregon.edu/), Northwest Indian Language Institute (http://pages.uoregon.edu/nwili/) and the World Languages Academy (http://wla.uoregon.edu/). PhD in Second Language Acquisition/Teaching, Linguistics or related field required by September 16, 2012. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Applications only accepted via http://academicjobsonline.org. Include cover letter, research and teaching statements, representative publications, and names and contact information for three references, including at least one who can address your teaching. Letters of reference and teaching evaluations are not required with the initial application. Position open until filled. Review begins December 28, 2011. We will conduct preliminary interviews at the LSA in Portland, January 2012. The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Application Deadline: 28-Dec-2011 (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://academicjobsonline.org Contact Information: Professor Eric Pederson Email: epedersouoregon.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 30-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.