LINGUIST List 13.613

Thu Mar 7 2002

Jobs: Modified: Applied Ling Asst/AssocProf, AZ USA

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  • Roy Major, Modified Re: 13.518: Asst or AssocProf, Arizona State University, USA

    Message 1: Modified Re: 13.518: Asst or AssocProf, Arizona State University, USA

    Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 09:12:14 -0700
    From: Roy Major <Roy.Majorasu.edu>
    Subject: Modified Re: 13.518: Asst or AssocProf, Arizona State University, USA


    The Department of English at Arizona State University is seeking to make an appointment at the assistant professor level in Applied Linguistics or American Literature. In addition to disciplinary expertise, the successful candidate will have expertise in information literacy and information technology and will contribute to the implementation of a college-wide curricular initiative dedicated to achieving information technology and information literacy for all undergraduate college students. Faculty recruited for this initiative will provide leadership for the Department of English, and throughout the college by collaborating with other faculty on a steering committee, to restructure degree programs and existing courses as well as to develop new courses to help achieve the goals and competencies of this initiative.

    Required qualifications: Ph.D. or terminal degree in field by the time of appointment; evidence of success in working with students and faculty in integrating technology in the classroom. Area of specialization either American Literature or Applied Linguistics. Preference for literature given to pre-1900 American. Preference for Applied Linguistics given to curriculum and materials development (ESL). Publications in area of specialization desired. Evidence of college teaching and of expertise in information technology and information literacy essential. The English Department at ASU consists of 54 tenure-track faculty, 12 lecturers, 19 instructors, 30 faculty associates, 211 graduate students, and 472 undergraduate majors.

    A complete application must include the following: a letter of application stating qualifications, experience, and research plans and teaching interests; a complete curriculum vitae. Applicants must include graduate school transcripts, three letters of reference, and samples of research and writing.

    The deadline for applications is March 31, 2002. Position starting date is August 15, 2002.

    Send to: Roy Major, Chair, Information Technology Search Committee, Department of English, Arizona State University, Box 870302, Tempe, AZ 85287-0302. All applications acknowledged.