LINGUIST List 17.3641

Fri Dec 08 2006

Jobs: Foreign Lang Certification: Asst Prof, Southern Connecticut St U

Editor for this issue: Svetlana Aksenova <svetlanalinguistlist.org>


Directory         1.    Elena Schmitt, Foreign Language Certification: Asst Prof, Southern Connecticut State University, CT, USA


Message 1: Foreign Language Certification: Asst Prof, Southern Connecticut State University, CT, USA
Date: 08-Dec-2006
From: Elena Schmitt <schmitte1southernct.edu>
Subject: Foreign Language Certification: Asst Prof, Southern Connecticut State University, CT, USA


University or Organization: Southern Connecticut State University Department: Foreign Languages Web Address: http://www.southernct.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Foreign Language Certification Required Language(s): French (fra) German, Standard (deu) Italian (ita) Spanish (spa)

Description:

Successful candidate will be expected to 1) teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in foreign language teaching methodology, student teaching seminar, second language acquisition; 2) supervise student teachers in the field; 3) contribute to program assessment at the university and national levels; 4) share student advising and committee assignments. Occasionally candidate may teach first or second year Spanish, Italian, French, or German, or a course for the TESOL/Bilingual Education program.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in language education, applied linguistics, foreign language education, or related field. If ABD, candidate must have earned doctorate by time of appointment. Familiarity with national standards and pedagogical implementations is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment and expertise in teaching and research; successful experience working collaboratively with schools in urban and suburban settings; experience with language teaching and supervision; experience with implementing technology in language learning and teaching. Candidate must be sufficiently fluent in either Spanish, Italian, French, or German to teach first and second year courses.

Application Process: Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and Three Letters of Recommendation to Dr. Elena Schmitt, Chair, Foreign Language Department Search Committee. In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 3, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.

SCSU is a public, metropolitan-minded university nestled in historic New Haven. We currently challenge the minds of some 12,000 students in 46 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs at the master's and sixth year professional level.

SCSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its instructional staff. SCSU actively encourages women, minorities, and free-thinkers to apply.

Address for Applications: Dr. Elena Schmitt Department of Foreign Languages Southern Connecticut State University 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515 USA

Application Deadline: 03-Jan-2007

Contact Information: Dr Elena Schmitt Email: schmitte1southernct.edu