LINGUIST List 9.1498

Tue Oct 27 1998

Jobs: African Ling, Hebrew Lang

Editor for this issue: Scott Fults <scottlinguistlist.org>

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1. Richard McGinn, African Ling; Asst Prof at Ohio University
2. Tess Catalano, Hebrew Instructor, U of Oregon

LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES (Tenure Track)


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
	Ph.D. in African language, applied linguistics, foreign language
education or related field. Native or near native competence in Swahili
and one other African language is required. Some teaching experience in
the United States is desirable.


RESPONSIBILITIES: 
	Teach Swahili and supervise TAs using standard classroom methods;
supervise the learning of other African languages using
self-instructional methods as developed by the National Association of
Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP); develop materials; conduct
research in African languages and applied linguistics.


AVAILABLE: 
	September 1, 1999 


SALARY: 
	Competitive


Send letter of introduction, vita, transcripts, and the names of three
references to:

	Swahili Search Committee
	Department of Linguistics
	Room #383 Gordy Hall
	Ohio University
	Athens, OH 45701-2979


APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 1999 (or until position is filled)


NOTE: Letters of reference will be requested later.


Ohio University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an update of a posting in LINGUIST 9.1437. The following
text is per our "official" guidelines outlined by the U of Oregon.
Thanks.

Position Announcement
Instructor in Modern Hebrew

The University of Oregon seeks a full-time Instructor in Modern Hebrew,
beginning Fall, 1999. Applicants should have native or near-native
competence, MA or better in Hebrew or field related to language learning
and teaching, experience and skill in college-level language teaching.
Applications should include CV, at least 3 letters of reference, evidence
of excellence in teaching including student evaluations, syllabi, related
teaching materials, and description of instructional methods, goals, and
background for teaching Hebrew. Duties will include first- and second-year
modern Hebrew and other courses to be determined on the basis of the
appointee's background and the program's needs. Send applications to:

Professor Richard L. Stein
Hebrew Language Search Committee
University of Oregon
97403-1294

Phone inquiries to (541) 346-4971; FAX to (541) 346-2220. Please
refer to search # 7350.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 1999.

The University of Oregon is an equal- opportunity; affirmative action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.