Job Announcement: Occidental College
Spanish; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Occidental College, California, USA
| Employer: |
Occidental College
Spanish and French Studies http://www.oxy.edu/spanish-french-studies |
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| Job Location: | California, USA | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Assistant Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Sociolinguistics
Spanish Linguistics |
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| Language Specialty: | Spanish | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.3550 | ||
| Date Posted: | 23-Aug-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Occidental College announces a new tenure-line position in Spanish Linguistics at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 16, 2013. A specialty in sociolinguistics, with a strong theoretical background, is preferred. Scholarly and/or pedagogical interest in issues of bilingualism, regional variation in Latin American Spanish, or language maintenance/attrition in the Spanish-speaking diaspora is particularly welcome. Applicants must have the Ph.D., by August 2013, in an appropriate area of Spanish linguistics, a native or near- native command of Spanish, and a demonstrable commitment to both teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five courses per year, including linguistics (both introductory courses and courses in area of specialization, in English and Spanish), Spanish language, and courses in the college’s Core program. Salary will be competitive. Applicants should submit a letter of interest demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment, and including a statement of teaching philosophy, areas of teaching interest, and plans for research; a curriculum vitae; samples of scholarly work; graduate transcripts; three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations if available. Please forward materials to the application email below. If necessary, hardcopies may be mailed to Dr. Felisa Guillén at the mailing address below. All materials must be received by December 1, 2012. Interviews at the MLA Convention. Receipt of materials will be acknowledged by email. Occidental College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and to supporting interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that provide a gifted and diverse group of students with an educational experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. |
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| Application Deadline: | 01-Dec-2012 | ||
| Application Address: |
Dr. Felisa
Guillén
Department of Spanish and French Studies 1600 Campus Rd Los Angeles CA 90041 USA |
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| Application Email: |
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| Contact Information: |
Jacquelyn
Moon
click here to access email Phone: 323-259-1306 |
