LINGUIST List 18.2975

Fri Oct 12 2007

Jobs: English & Applied Ling: Asst Prof, U/TX - Pan American

Editor for this issue: Catherine Adams <catherinlinguistlist.org>

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Directory         1.    Pamela Anderson-Mejias, English & Applied Linguistics: Asst Prof, University of Texas - Pan American, TX, USA

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Message 1: English & Applied Linguistics: Asst Prof, University of Texas - Pan American, TX, USA
Date: 11-Oct-2007
From: Pamela Anderson-Mejias <pla66f5utpa.edu>
Subject: English & Applied Linguistics: Asst Prof, University of Texas - Pan American, TX, USA
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University or Organization: University of Texas - Pan American Department: English Web Address: http://www.utpa.edu/dept/english

Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Required:PhD in Applied Linguistics or closely related field required by August2008, demonstrated evidence of and potential for continuing scholarship inan applied area of linguistics and interest in program development.Graduate coursework in theoretical and applied areas of linguistics.Position begins in Fall 2008.

Preferred:Applied emphasis in second language acquisition theory and practice and/ortheoretical emphasis in phonology, semantics/pragmatics or syntax asapplied to linguistics courses; experience working with minority students,teaching ESL, developmental writing and/or reading; interest in distancelearning, web-based and computer assisted instruction.

To apply:Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Dr. Pamela L.Anderson-Mejias at the address given below. After initial consideration,additional documents will be required including official transcripts of alluniversity degrees, names of three reference, and sample ofpublished/presented scholarly work. Review of applications will beginNovember 1st, 2007; position open until filled.

UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minoritiesand individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Texas lawrequires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade of500 or greater on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL). This position is security-sensitive as defined by the TexasEducation Code §51.215(c) and Texas Government Code §411.094(a)(2).

Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Mailing Address for Applications:
Dr Pamela Anderson-Mejias Applied Linguistics Search Committee Chair c/o Office of the Dean - CAS Building 334 University of Texas - Pan American Edinburg, TX 78539-2999 USA Contact Information:
Pamela Anderson-Mejias Email: pla66f5utpa.edu Phone: 956-381-3400