LINGUIST List 17.275
Thu Jan 26 2006
Jobs: English & Applied Ling: Chair, U of Calgary
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1. Douglas
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English & Applied Linguistics: Chair, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Message 1: English & Applied Linguistics: Chair, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date: 26-Jan-2006
From: Douglas Walker <dcwalkerucalgary.ca>
Subject: English & Applied Linguistics: Chair, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
University or Organization: University of Calgary Department: Faculty of Education Job Rank: Full Professor, Chair Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; English as an Additional Language Required Language(s): English (eng)
Description:
The Faculty of Education, University of Calgary, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair in English as an Additional Language (EAL). The initial term as Chair will be for three to five years and is subject to renewal. The Chair in EAL is a newly created position, supported by both the community and the university, and established in direct recognition of the importance of immigration, integration and multilingualism to Canada's ethos. The purpose of the Chair in EAL is to promote and support the development of positive social change through collaborative and community oriented research in living, learning or working where proficiency in English as an additional language is perceived as a significant factor, capable of affecting equitable access to opportunities in Canadian society.
The Position: The Chair in EAL is open to distinguished individuals whose qualifications merit a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Senior Associate or Full Professor. We are seeking an internationally recognized scholar with an established reputation in the implementation and application of research designed to effect change in social, educational or occupational policies or practices, related to speakers and learners of English as an Additional Language.
The successful Chair will join an existing group of faculty, staff, and students and will be expected to collaborate with EAL stakeholders and the community including government, professions and educational institutions. The Chair will engage in collaborative research, graduate and undergraduate teaching in the Faculty of Education and service in the area of EAL. The Chair's area of expertise may include but need not be limited to such areas as: language planning policy, second language acquisition, curriculum implementation, language minority education, assessing English language proficiency, intercultural communication and literacy, and the analysis of public policy questions surrounding EAL.
For further information regarding the context of ESL in Calgary, please refer to http://www.educ.ucalgary.ca/
The University of Calgary is a comprehensive, research-intensive university with almost 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. As part of its Academic Plan (www.ucalgary.ca/academic-plan/), the university seeks to ground its research and teaching activities in a manner that makes a clear return to the community. Calgary is a vibrant multilingual and multicultural city of nearly one million people - located near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise (www.visitor.calgary.ab.ca). It is committed to advancing both a global and a local vision in its policies and practices to reflect the international nature of its businesses, organizations and residents.
An application, complete with an expression of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and full contact information of three referees who can be asked to write, in confidence, to the committee, should be forwarded to the address below.
Address for Applications:
Professor Annette LaGrange Dean, Faculty of Education University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact Information:
Professor Annette LaGrange Email: avlagranucalgary.ca Phone: 403-220-5627 Website: http://www.educ.ucalgary.ca
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