LINGUIST List 23.1168: Jobs: Swahili; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Oregon

LINGUIST List 23.1168

Wed Mar 07 2012

Jobs: Swahili; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Oregon

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

Date: 07-Mar-2012
From: Doris Payne <dlpayneuoregon.edu>
Subject: Swahili; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Oregon, OR, USA
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University or Organization: University of Oregon Department: Linguistics Job Location: Oregon, USA Web Address: http://logos.uoregon.edu
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Required Language(s): Swahili (swh)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon invitesapplications for a career-track non-tenure related instructor of Swahili,with a start date of September 16, 2012. The initial contract is for oneyear, and the appointment is contingent on performance, funding, and need.We seek a candidate who is able to teach Kiswahili courses at all levels(first, second, third year), design advanced curricula, and participate ina full range of activities to grow the Kiswahili program on the Universityof Oregon campus.

The UO Swahili Program currently has 50 students at three levels ofinstruction. The Department of Linguistics has strong interest indocumentary work on little-studied languages, language cognition, languagepedagogy, and second language acquisition. The interdisciplinary AfricanStudies Program at the UO currently offers a Minor and is active inpromoting student internships and study abroad in Africa. Though this is ateaching rather than research hire, we are interested to find the bestpossible fit with the Linguistics and African Studies programs at the UO.

Job Duties:- Teach three courses per term, or equivalent load (we are on a quartersystem)- Assess students for appropriate placement in courses- Help us establish a nationally-competitive Kiswahili program, includingthe recruitment of students into language study and articulation with theAfrican Studies and Study Abroad programs

Job Qualifications Required:- Ph.D. by the time of hire in linguistics, applied linguistics, secondlanguage acquisition or teaching, or related field- Native or near-native fluency in Kiswahili and English- Minimum of three years Kiswahili language teaching experience includinguniversity (or equivalent) courses at the intermediate and advanced level- Record of excellence in teaching- Conversant with national proficiency standards and assessment

Desired:- Experience in designing intermediate and advanced curricula- Ability and interest in developing content courses relevant to the UOAfrican Studies program and/or the candidate's disciplinary specialization

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Review ofapplications will begin March 28, 2012, but the position remains open untilfilled (however, to ensure fullest consideration applications should becomplete by March 28, 2012).

To apply, submit the following to the application URL below:- Cover letter- Curriculum Vitae- Teaching statement, discussing your teaching philosophy, approach, andexperience- Representative sample of teaching materials which reflect your teachingphilosophy (e.g. a unit of study)- Statement of research interests- Names and contact information for three professional referees

The University of Oregon is committed to a campus environment that isenriched and informed by the personal, cultural, and cultural differencesof its students, faculty, staff and visitors. The UO is an equal opportunity,affirmative action institution, committed to cultural diversity andcompliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Candidates withexperience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.

Application Deadline: 28-Mar-2012 (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: http://academicjobsonline.org
Contact Information:
Prof. Doris Payne Email: dlpayneuoregon.edu Phone: 541-346-3894 Fax: 541-346-5961

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