LINGUIST List 15.3

Sat Jan 10 2004

Jobs: Second Language Studies: 3 Positions, U/Hawai`i

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    Message 1: Second Language Studies/Socioling: Asst Profs(3), U/Hawai`i at Manoa

     Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 22:44:36 -0500 (EST)
    From: bds <bdshawaii.edu>
    Subject: Second Language Studies/Socioling: Asst Profs(3), U/Hawai`i at Manoa




    University or Organization: University of Hawai`i at Manoa Department: Department of Second Language Studies Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics, Second Language Studies

    Description:

    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MANOA DEPARTMENT OF SECOND LANGUAGE STUDIES

    ASSISTANT PROFESSORS (3)

    THREE POSITIONS, tenure track, full time 9-month, pending position availability and funding, to begin August 1, 2004.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS: Doctorate in second language acquisition, applied linguistics or closely related field by August, 2004; demonstrated ability to carry out research in the major area(s) of specialization (designated below for each position), as evidenced by publication in journals and books; second and/or foreign language teaching experience; evidence of excellent teaching ability at the college level.

    POSITION #82462. Applicants must have major specialization (publications and instructional competence) in second language acquisition, and one or more of the following areas: applied psycholinguistics, second language pedagogy, computer-assisted language learning, research methods.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Prior teaching experience in a second language studies or equivalent graduate program; ability to win competitive research funding; experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including work with Asian and Pacific languages; teacher training experience; record of classroom research in second and foreign language instruction.

    POSITION #82418. Applicants must have major specialization (publications and instructional competence) in second language pedagogy, curriculum development, and evaluation and one or more of the following areas: second language testing/assessment, second language acquisition, instructional research and methodology, research methods.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Prior teaching experience in a second language studies or equivalent graduate program; ability to win competitive research funding; experience in working collaboratively with a college of education and the public schools; experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including work with Asian and Pacific languages; teacher training experience; record of classroom research in second and foreign language instruction.

    POSITION #83294. Applicants must have a major specialization (publications and instructional competence) in the following areas: (1) sociolinguistics, language use in multilingual societies; and (2) research methodology in these areas.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Research or instructional competence in one or more of the following areas: Pidgin and Creole languages, language policy and planning, bilingual education, K-12 education, qualitative research (e.g. micro-analytic, ethnography), and second language phonology; second or foreign language teaching experience.

    DUTIES FOR ALL POSITIONS: Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of specialization in the Department of Second Language Studies; conduct and publish research; participate fully in supporting activities for academic programs, departmental governance, and service to the University and community.

    ANNUAL 9-MONTH SALARY RANGE, ALL POSITIONS: $44,676 - $50,244

    TELEPHONE INQUIRIES: (808) 956-8610.

    E-MAIL INQUIRIES: Robert Gibson, Chair <rgibsonhawaii.edu>

    TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of courses taught, sample publications, and names and contact information of three referees. The applicant should ask the three referees to send letters of reference independently, directly to the Department:

    Chair Department of Second Language Studies Moore Hall 1890 East-West Road University of Hawai`i at Manoa Honolulu, HI 96822

    <http://www.hawaii.edu/sls>;

    The University of Hawai`i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSITIONS: January 30, 2004



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Chair Department of Second Language Studies Moore Hall 1890 East-West Road University of Hawai`i at Manoa Honolulu, HI 96822 United States of America Applications are due by 30-Jan-2004

    Contact Information: Chair Robert Gibson Email: rgibsonhawaii.edu Tel: (808) 956-8610 Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls