Assistant Professor of English in Applied Linguistics, tenure-track
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Arizona, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Description: We seek an individual specializing in teaching and empirical research in L2 oral communication. Duties will include teaching courses in the MA-TESL program, the applied linguistics doctoral program, and the English undergraduate program. Duties will also include research, advising and mentoring, and department, university, and community service. The successful candidate will work closely with international students and graduate students.
Minimum qualifications:
1) Experience in ESL speaking/listening methodology evidenced by at least one of the following: dissertation topic, course taught in speaking/listening methodology, 2 national presentations on speaking/listening topic
2) At least 1 refereed publication in an applied linguisticsÂ’ journal such as TESOL Quarterly, System, Applied Linguistics
3) Expressed desire to teach undergraduate, MA, and PhD courses
4) PhD in applied linguistics or related field in hand by time of appointment (August, 2007)
Preferred qualifications:
1) Training/experience in areas such as oral proficiency assessment, ESL pronunciation, spoken discourse analysis, or pragmatics
2) Empirical research agenda in oral communication as evidenced by grant activities, publications, and/or experience in classroom-based research, training studies, L2 measurement/testing
3) Development of ESL CALL applications and on-line data collection
4) Two years EFL/ESL teaching experience
5) L2 teacher training experience
6) Experience in developing and teaching Web courses
7) Candidate must demonstrate commitment in working with diverse populations
This position will be open until further notice. Review of applications will begin on February 01, 2007
To apply:
Submit the following materials to Professor Joan Jamieson, Chair of Applied Linguistics Search Committee, English Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6032.
1) Letter of interest
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Two sample publications
4) Evidence of teaching effectiveness
5) Three reference letters addressing qualifications for the position, sent directly to the search committee
About Applied Linguistics in Flagstaff:
The Applied Linguistics faculty, in the English Department at Northern Arizona University, are active scholars, teachers and mentors, and professionals. Our primary teaching mission is to serve the students in two graduate programs: the Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA-TESL) and the Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics (PhD AL). We graduate about 20 MA-TESL students and 4 PhD students each year. Through our undergraduate courses, we serve BA English and BS Ed English Education majors/minors, and those seeking a broader education through our Liberal Studies courses. We also train students in our Program in Intensive English. Flagstaff is a friendly city with a population of about 57,000. It is nestled at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks—about 140 miles north of Phoenix. With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 20,000 with a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch.
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, persons with a disability, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply. Visit us at http://www.cal.nau.edu/english/tesl/index.html
Contact: |
Professor Joan Jamieson
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Website: | http://www.cal.nau.edu/english/tesl/index.html |
Primary Category: | Linguistics |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 01/02/2007 |
Closing Date | 03/27/2007 |