Job Announcement: Louisiana State University
English; Second Language Acquisition; Multilingualism; Rhetoric and Composition: Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University, Louisiana, USA
| Employer: |
Louisiana State University
Department of English http://www.lsu.edu |
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| Job Location: | Louisiana, USA | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Assistant Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): | Language Acquisition | ||
| Language Specialty: | English | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.4773 | ||
| Date Posted: | 26-Oct-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
The Department of English at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Second Language Acquisition and Multilingualism. We especially welcome applicants with expertise in teaching English as a Second Language, digital or multi-modal literary, rhetorical theory in relation to multilingualism, and sociolinguistics. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, Linguistics, or related field; evidence of innovation and excellence in teaching and research. Additional Qualifications Desired: Publications; ability to supervise students working toward a Master's degree in teaching English as a Second Language; ability to contribute with both teaching and research to a vibrant community of scholars in Rhetoric and Composition; expertise in sociolinguistics and/or phonology. The position has a competitive salary and a very attractive teaching load of undergraduate and graduate courses, typically two courses per semester. Opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration with programs such as Linguistics, Foreign Language and Literatures, French Studies, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Women's & Gender Studies. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Screening began November 9, 2012, and will continue until candidates are selected. Interviews will be conducted at the Modern Language Association Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, January 3-6, 2013. Applications will be acknowledged in writing. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position # 000216 LSU is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Quick link to ad is at the application URL below. |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application URL: | http://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55288 | ||
| Contact Information: |
Richard
Landry
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