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Mon Oct 14 2002

Jobs: TESL: Asst Prof, CA State Univ, Fresno

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    Message 1: Jobs: TESL: Asst Prof, California State University, Fresno, CA, USA

     Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:44:25 +0000
    From: shigekoo <shigekoocsufresno.edu>
    Subject: Jobs: TESL: Asst Prof, California State University, Fresno, CA, USA


    University or Organization: California State University, Fresno Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, TESL Required Language(s): English (ENG)

    Description:

    TESL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE TRACK) / CONVERSION (ABD)

    -Available for the Academic Year: 2003/2004 -Salary: Dependent upon academic preparation and professional experience. -Teaching Load: 12 units per semester. -Instructional Level: Undergraduate and Graduate

    Specific Position Characteristics: The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in teaching and research in TESL and applied linguistics. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in one or more of the following areas: computer-assisted language learning; testing and assessment; statistical analysis; teacher training at the middle/high school level; SLA theory and research. Specific assignments are dependent upon department needs. Other faculty responsibilities include advising students, and engaging in service at all levels of the university. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance education mode and will be encouraged to develop web enhanced and/or web based instruction. Outcomes assessment and service learning are important components of the university curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department, college and university.

    Qualifications: Academic Preparation: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in TESL, Applied Linguistics, Language Education or a very closely related field is required for appointment to a tenure track position. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered for a lectureship (temporary position) with the possibility of conversion to tenure track upon completion of the doctorate.

    Teaching or Other Professional Experience: Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to or potential for teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. Both TESL and linguistics teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

    Open Until Filled: To ensure the fullest consideration of their applications, applicants are encouraged to have all application materials on file by November 15, 2002.

    Online application form can be found at: http://www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Dr. Shigeko Okamoto, Committee Chair Linguistics California State University, Fresno MS PB92 Fresno, CA 93740-8001 United States of America Applications are due by 15-Nov-2002

    Contact Information: Dr. Shigeko Okamoto. Email: shigekoocsufresno.edu Tel: (559) 278-4729 Fax: (559) 278-7299