LINGUIST List 7.1547

Sat Nov 2 1996

Jobs: Assistant Professor in ESL, Position in French Lx

Editor for this issue: Ljuba Veselinova <lveselinemunix.emich.edu>

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1. Colleen Brice, Assistant Professor in English as a Second Language
2. "Betsy K. Barnes", Position in French linguistics

The Department of English at Purdue University is seeking a
candidate for a tenure track position in the following area,
beginning August 1997.

Assistant Professor in English as a Second Language (no more than
three years experience in a tenure-track position). Ph.D. in ESL
or related field to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate
courses. Specialization in one or more of the following
required: 1. assessment, 2. research design, and 3. second
language acquisition. Experience with ITA or other special
programs desirable. Possible future administrative and teacher
preparation responsibilities. Teaching experience and
publication desirable.

Doctoral degree must be completed by August, 1997. Salary
competitive. Teaching load is four courses per academic year.
Send letter of application, vita, dossier (including letters of
recommendation addressing candidate's undergraduate teaching and
research) and writing sample(s). Send materials to:

	Professor Margaret M. Rowe, Head,
	Department of English,
	Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1356

Screening of applications will commence November 1, 1996, and
continue until the position is filled. May interview at MLA.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EO/AAE.

TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN FRENCH

The Department of French and Italian at the University of
Minnesota invites applications for a nine-month, 100%
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor,
beginning September 16, 1997.

We seek an individual to teach at all levels (for example,
history of French, language and society, phonetics, language
variation), and direct French language programs in collaboration
or rotation with other faculty. Must have ability to pursue a
rigorous program of research, as well as a demonstrated interest
in second language acquisition or instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in French
linguistics or a related field, with an interest in language and
society. Native or near-native fluency in French is required.
Desirable qualifications: Experience in TA training and
supervision, curriculum development, and program administration.
Applicants will be expected to have the Ph.D. (or its foreign
equivalent) by 9/16/97.

TO APPLY: Individuals interested in being considered for this
position should send a letter of application, complete curriculum
vitae, a writing sample, and at least three letters of
recommendation to:

Professor Betsy Barnes
Chair, Search Committee
Department of French and Italian
260 Folwell Hall
9 Pleasant St. S.E.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455

DEADLINE: For full consideration, applications must be postmarked
by December 2, 1996. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all
persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public
assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Betsy K. Barnes
Department of French and Italian
260 Folwell Hall
9 Pleasant St. SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Home address: 1610 Granada Ave. No, #116
 Oakdale, MN 55128

Work phone: 612-624-6505 Fax: 612-624-6021

Home phone: 612-702-5005 (valid after 11/01/96)
Fax: 612-624-6021