LINGUIST List 26.4352
Mon Oct 05 2015
Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, California State University, Fresno
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 02-Oct-2015
From: Jidong Chen <jchen
csufresno.edu>
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, California State University, Fresno, California, USA
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Job Location: California, USA
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Linguistics - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics
Required Language(s):
English (eng) Description:
California State University, Fresno
College of Arts and Humanities
Linguistics Department
Vacancy # 12729
http://www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/ Linguistics - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Assistant Professor
The Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Humanities seeks applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position as an Assistant Professor in Linguistics with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Linguistics and TESL, conduct scholarly and applied research and engage in service-related activities. Primary teaching responsibilities and research interests will be in the area of TESL. Approximately half of the teaching load will be in general linguistics. Specific teaching assignments will depend on department needs. The start date for the position is August 2016.
The Linguistics Department offers a B.A. degree in linguistics with four options: Teaching English as a Second Language, General Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, and Interdisciplinary Language Studies. It also offers an M.A. Degree in Linguistics and one with a TESL Option as well as a Graduate Certificate in TESOL. Faculty in the department also teach less commonly taught languages, advanced level reading/writing courses designed for multilingual students, and General Education courses. Students may apply for teacher training opportunities at the American English Institute, the campus intensive English program.
Required qualifications: An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution, in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or Second Language Learning, Second Language Acquisition, or Second Language Studies with a research background in TESL and/or SLAT. ABD applicants may be considered; for appointment, doctorate must be completed by 8/16/2016. The successful candidate should demonstrate ability to commit to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred qualifications: A demonstrated record of excellence in publications, grants, and/or other scholarly activities; and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Application: Applications due 11/1/2015. Applicants must complete an online application (below) and attach: cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent scholarly publication(s), graduate unofficial transcripts, and names and contact information of three referees. Semi-finalists will be interviewed via Skype. Finalists will be required to submit three letters of recommendation and official transcripts.
Contact information: Dr. Jidong Chen (email below). Mailing address: Department of Linguistics California State University, Fresno 5245 N. Backer Ave. Fresno, CA 93740.
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http://jobs.fresnostate.edu for complete information, Jeanne Clery Disclosure, and other information about this position.
Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2015
Web Address for Applications:
http://apptrkr.com/679721 Contact Information:
Dr. Jidong Chen
Email: jchen
csufresno.edu
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