LINGUIST List 29.2737
Mon Jul 02 2018
Jobs: Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis; Ethnography; Institutional Discourse: Director, Georgetown University
Editor for this issue: Sarah Robinson <srobinsonlinguistlist.org>
Date: 02-Jul-2018
From: Heidi E. Hamilton <hamilthe
georgetown.edu>
Subject:
Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis; Ethnography; Institutional Discourse:
Director, Georgetown University, DC, USA
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University
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; Other
Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics;
Ethnography, Institutional Discourse
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 each academic year in the department (1-1 teaching load).
The
appointment is for a three-year term beginning academic year 2018-21, with the
possibility of renewal, and will start August 1, 2018 or as soon as possible
thereafter, to be determined by the search committee and successful candidate. 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, particularly ethnographic or discourse analytic
approaches, 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 experience in both
academia and the world outside it; an innovative, interdisciplinary research agenda;
teaching experience and evidence of excellence in that domain; and experience in
program administration.
Applications should be sent in a single pdf via
email to Heidi E. Hamilton at application email provided below and should be
received by midnight EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) Friday, July 13, 2018.
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.
- Please write “APPLICATION FOR MLC DIRECTOR POSITION” in the
subject line of your message.
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.
Application Deadline: 13-Jul-2018
, MD
Email Address for Applications: hamilthe
georgetown.edu
Contact Information:
Professor Heidi E. Hamilton
Email: hamilthe
georgetown.edu
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