LINGUIST List 22.820 Fri Feb 18 2011 Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, U of Maryland 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.     Sara Moon , Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, University of Maryland, USA Message 1: Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, University of Maryland, USA Date: 18-Feb-2011 From: Sara Moon <smoonumd.edu> Subject: Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Visiting Professor, University of Maryland, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Maryland Department: School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures Job Location: Maryland, USA Web Address: http://www.languages.umd.edu/ Job Rank: Visiting Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn) Description: Title: Visiting Professor of Japanese Position Number: 117145 College/Division: College of Arts & Humanities Unit: School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese for the 2011 - 2012 academic year. Pending approval, a tenure-track position at this level, or renewal of the visiting position may subsequently become available beginning Fall 2012. Area of specialization is open, but priority will be given to specialists in applied linguistics (e.g., pragmatics, discourse, sociolinguistics), culture, pedagogy and/or Japanese for specific purposes. Duties include: management of the Japanese language program, advising undergraduate majors, and teaching three courses per year, including all levels of language, special purposes courses, and/or linguistics, broadly defined. Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Ph.D. in hand, teaching and administrative experience in a U.S. post-secondary institution, native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English. Additional Information: For best consideration, materials should be received by March 15, 2011. Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. To apply, use the application URL below. Application Deadline: 15-Mar-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53622 Contact Information: Sara Moon Email: smoonumd.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 18-Feb-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.