LINGUIST List 22.3996

Wed Oct 12 2011

Jobs: Spanish; Applied Ling: Asst Prof, Northern Illinois U

Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org>

        1.     Renee Kerwin , Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, IL, USA
Message 1: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, IL, USA
Date: 12-Oct-2011
From: Renee Kerwin <rkerwinniu.edu>
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, IL, USA
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University or Organization: Northern Illinois University Department: Foreign Languages & Literatures Job Location: Illinois, USA Web Address: http://www.forlangs.net/
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Teacher Certification

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures anticipates making thefollowing faculty appointment: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in SpanishApplied Linguistics and Teacher Certification. Beginning Fall 2012. Thesuccessful candidate will supervise the department's teacher certificationprogram, which includes educational outreach, writing the pertinent reports tostate and national agencies, and teaching both graduate and undergraduatecourses.

As a research-extensive university, NIU requires evidence of a strong researchprogram as well as excellence in teaching. Additional requirements include:native or near-native fluency in Spanish; a Ph.D. in Spanish Applied Linguisticsor its equivalent by the time of appointment; and experience in elementary,middle and/or high school teaching.

A pre-employment criminal background investigation is required. The departmentand the university are committed to the principle of diversity and stronglyencourage applications from members of protected classes.

Complete applications must be received by November 28, 2011. Interviews atthe MLA (January 3-5, 2012). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, anddossier including three letters of recommendation to Dr. Katharina Barbe at theapplication address below. AA/EEO Institution.

Application Deadline: 28-Nov-2011 Mailing Address for Applications:
Katharina Barbe, Chair Northern Illinois University Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Watson Hall 111 DeKalb, IL 60115 USA Contact Information:
Office Manager Renee Kerwin Email: rkerwinniu.edu

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