LINGUIST List 26.1291
Sun Mar 08 2015
Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Director of the MA in Language and Communication, Georgetown University
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 06-Mar-2015
From: Cynthia Gordon <gordonc
georgetown.edu>
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Director of the MA in Language and Communication, Georgetown University, District of Columbia, USA
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Department: Linguistics
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA
Web Address:
https://linguistics.georgetown.edu/ Job Title: Director of MA in Language and Communication
Job Rank: Director of the MA in Language and Communication; Other
Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University invites applications for Director of its MA in Language and Communication (MLC), a professionally-oriented program in sociolinguistics that prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields, professional as well as academic. For more information about the MLC, please refer to our website:
https://mlc.linguistics.georgetown.edu/ The Director of the MLC is responsible for all key aspects of this program: recruitment; web and social media presence; admissions; orientation; academic and professional advising; development and execution of professional development activities/workshops; monitoring of academic progress through degree (along with the departmental Director of Graduate Studies); alumni outreach and networking; community and professional outreach regarding linguistics in the professions. In addition to the above-listed administrative and professional activities, the Director teaches two courses in the department (1-1 teaching load).
The appointment is for a three-year term beginning academic year 2015-2016, with the possibility of renewal, and will start August 1, 2015. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the PhD degree by the time of the appointment.
The ideal candidate is a scholar with a strong background in sociolinguistics who is passionate about the relevance of sociolinguistic insights for real-world challenges, including those within business, education, healthcare, legal, media, and governmental contexts. Candidates should have an innovative, interdisciplinary research agenda, teaching experience, and experience in program administration.
Applications should be sent via email in a single pdf, and should be received by April 7, 2015 for full consideration. Applications should include a CV; a brief statement of research interests, teaching qualifications, and your specific interest in the administration of the MLC program; one representative publication; and names and contact information for three references.
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.
Contact for applications and for further information:
Professor Cynthia Gordon
Department of Linguistics
Georgetown University
Poulton 240
1421 37th Street NW
Washington DC 20057-1051
gordonc
georgetown.edu
Application Deadline: 07-Apr-2015
Email Address for Applications: gordonc
georgetown.edu
Contact Information:
Professor Cynthia Gordon
Email: gordonc
georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-5956
Fax: 202-687-6174
Page Updated: 08-Mar-2015