[EDLING:1142] Re: job announcement

Tamara Warhol warholt at DOLPHIN.UPENN.EDU
Wed Dec 21 18:43:48 UTC 2005


Drescher, Nancy L wrote:

> Tamara, I was wondering if you would be willing to post the following 
> job announcement on the Edling list serve.
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> DATE OF NOTICE:
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> December 7, 2005
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> PRF #07019
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> POSITION:
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> Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) / Applied Linguistics, 
> assistant professor (tenure track)
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> APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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> Position open until filled; review of applications begins January 27, 
> 2006.
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> SALARY RANGE:
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> Entry-level. Dependent on qualifications and experience. Competitive.
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> DATE OF
> APPOINTMENT:
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> August 21, 2006
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> RESPONSIBILITIES:
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> Teach courses in undergraduate and MA TESL programs, particularly 
> courses in TESL/ TEFL (e.g., TESL methods and materials for TESL) and 
> applied and theoretical English linguistics (e.g., second language
> acquisition, pedagogical grammar, sociolinguistics, and syntax). 
> Advise undergraduate and graduate students; supervise theses and 
> alternate plan papers (completed in lieu of theses); teach service 
> courses in English or ESOL. The standard teaching load is 24 credits 
> per year (12 credits per semester). Faculty are also expected to 
> engage in research and service.
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> QUALIFICATIONS:
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> • Earned doctorate in TESOL, applied linguistics, or a related field; 
> degree completed by date of appointment.
> • Experience teaching ESL/ EFL in post-secondary settings.
> • Ability to teach TESL, applied linguistics, and linguistics courses 
> in the program.
> • Ability to teach service courses in English or ESOL.
> • A demonstrated commitment to diversity.
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> OTHER
> CONSIDERATIONS:
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> • Experience teaching, studying, or working abroad.
> • Experience or interest in using instructional technology, including 
> course management systems (CMS), to deliver courses.
> • Experience or interest in delivering courses using various distance 
> educational technologies.
> • Record or relevant scholarly activity.
> • Experience or interest in advising or mentoring students.
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> RELATED INFORMATION:
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> The Department of English at Minnesota State University, Mankato 
> includes master's level programs in Creative Writing (MFA), English 
> Studies, Literature, Technical Communication, and TESL, and 
> undergraduate programs in all the same fields except for TESL. There 
> is also an undergraduate Linguistics minor. The MA in English: TESL 
> degree is run in cooperation with the Modern Languages Department, 
> which houses two undergraduate minors in TESL (teacher licensure and 
> non-licensure) and a number of ESL/ EAP courses for our large 
> international student population. The English department is also 
> responsible for the university's large
> composition program and offers general education courses in 
> literature, film, popular culture, and humanities. For further 
> information, visit the department website at: _http://english.mnsu.edu_.
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> Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining 
> agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: 
> _http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/LR/Contracts/ifo03-05/ifoContract.pdf_.
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> TO APPLY:
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> Send cover letter, MSU Application for Unclassified Employment form 
> (see: _http://www.mnsu.edu/affact/search/ forms/unclassapp.pdf 
> <http://www.mnsu.edu/affact/search/%20forms/unclassapp.pdf>_), vitae, 
> official or unofficial transcripts, and three professional letters of 
> reference to the address below. An official or certified copy of the 
> transcripts will be required prior to any interview as a finalist for 
> this position.
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> NAME:
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> Dr. Kathleen Hurley, Search Committee Chair
> English Department
> Minnesota State University, Mankato
> 230 Armstrong Hall
> Mankato, MN 56001
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> PHONE:
> TTY:
> FAX:
> E-MAIL:
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> (507) 389-2117
> (800) 627-3529 or 711
> (507) 389-5362
> kathleen.hurley at mnsu.edu
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> Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to 
> diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its 
> underrepresented communities. It is expected that the successful 
> candidate shares in this commitment.
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> Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the 
> application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative 
> Action Office, 507-389-2986 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This 
> Vacancy Notice is available in alternate format upon request.
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> Minnesota State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
> educator and employer. In accordance with INS regulations, successful 
> applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.
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> Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State 
> Colleges & Universities System.
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> Nancy L. Drescher
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> Assistant Professor
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> English Dept.
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> Minnesota State University, Mankato
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> 507-389-5504
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> nancy.drescher at mnsu.edu
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