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Thu Jun 3 2004

Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Senior Lecturer, Mexico

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  • groult, Applied Ling: Senior Lecturer, National Autonomous U/Mexico

    Message 1: Applied Ling: Senior Lecturer, National Autonomous U/Mexico

     Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 19:52:32 -0400 (EDT)
    From: groult <groulthotmail.com>
    Subject: Applied Ling: Senior Lecturer, National Autonomous U/Mexico


    University or Organization: National Autonomous University of Mexico Department: Applied Linguistics Rank of Job: Senior Lecturer Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, Semantics, Psycholinguistics, Writing, Evaluation

    Description: The Department of Applied Linguistics at the National Autonomous University of Mexico announces the opening of a full time position at the level of senior lecturer in applied linguistics, for the 2005-2006 academic year, potentially renewable.

    The successful applicant must hold a Ph D in linguistics or applied linguistics, show evidence of considerable teaching skills at the graduate level, and have an active research profile. (S)he should also be able to direct graduate student research. The position requires functional proficiency in Spanish.

    Duties will include (a) conducting research in the area of language evaluation and language acquisition, and directing graduate student research, (b) teaching courses in the MA in Applied Linguistics program, and (c) participating with a leading position in research involving graduate students and other staff members, which aims at the consolidation of a research group in the Department.

    In addition, the successful applicant will be required to apply for membership to the National System of Researchers (SNI) in the first call for applications after being hired.

    Salary and fringe benefits correspond to those of a Profesor de Carrera Titular A ($11 465.00 m.n, approximately US$ 1,000 at the current exchange rate), plus an additional percentage of the base salary (45% to 85%) as part of the University's program of recognition of the productivity of the academic staff (PAIPA). The specific percentage will depend on the academic background, expertise and publications of the successful candidate.

    The position will be occupied starting in October 2004, and it will be, initially, for one year, with potential for contract renewal. Documents should be received by June 30th. The successful applicant will be notified by August 31st.

    The Applied Linguistics Department conducts research mainly on the areas of second language acquisition, discourse analysis and pragmatics, language and culture, course design and self-access learning. It participates actively in the graduate Linguistics Program at UNAM, which offers an MA in Hispanic Linguistics, an MA in Applied Linguistics and a PhD in Linguistics. The Department is part of the Language Center, which offers language courses in 15 languages and a training course for foreign language teachers.

    Applicants should submit the following documents, preferably by e-mail, to the Head of the Search Committee at the address below.

    � Letter of application � Curriculum vitae � Copies of the two most relevant recent publications � Names and addresses of three potential referees

    Address for Applications: Attn: Senior Lecturer Natalia Ignatieva Centro de Ense�anza de Lenguas Extranjeras Circuito Interior s/n Ciudad Universitaria M�xico D.F., 04510 Mexico

    Position is open until filled. Contact Information: Senior lecturer Natalia Ignatieva Email: ignatievservidor.unam.mx Tel: 52 55 622 06 76 Fax: 52 55 622 06 88 Website: http://comenius.cele.unam.mx./cele/