LINGUIST List 17.254

Wed Jan 25 2006

Jobs: Turkish Ling & L2 Acquisition: Lecturer,U Illinois

Editor for this issue: Vanessa Manion <vanessalinguistlist.org>


Directory         1.    Marita Romine, Turkish Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) , IL, USA


Message 1: Turkish Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) , IL, USA
Date: 24-Jan-2006
From: Marita Romine <mromineuiuc.edu>
Subject: Turkish Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) , IL, USA


University or Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Department: Department of Linguistics Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Turkish Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition Required Language(s): Turkish (tur)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites applications for a three-year full-time Lecturer in Turkish in its Languages Program, beginning August 16, 2006. The position is renewable beyond three years contingent on funding and periodic satisfactory performance reviews. We seek a candidate who is able to teach Turkish courses at all levels and willing to participate in a full range of Turkish language program activities.

Required are a Ph.D. degree in Turkish language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, or a related field, experience teaching Turkish at the university level, and high proficiency in both Turkish and English. Experience with Turkish language teaching materials development, especially those involving computer-based instructional technologies, is preferred. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. To ensure full consideration, curriculum vitae, a concise statement of curriculum development and teaching experience, and three letters of reference must be received by March 15, 2006.

Mail applications to: Department of Linguistics C/O Marita Romine 707 S. Mathews Ave; Suite 4080 FLB, MC 168 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL 61801 USA

Questions about this position should be addressed by email to Professor Eyamba Bokamba, Director of the Language Program (217-244-3051, bokambauiuc.edu Phone: 217-244-3051 Website: http://www.linguistics.uiuc.edu/