Job announcement: Korean Language

[Michael Barlow]

Director of Korean Language Studies --  RICE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a one year,
renewable, non-tenure-track appointment as Director of Korean Language
Studies at Rice University. Native or near native competency in Korean is
required. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD. in Korean
Language or Linguistics, who have specific training and experience in
teaching Korean as a second language. A research interest in language
acquisition or language teaching methodology is also desired. The person
chosen will have responsibility for developing the Korean language program
and expanding enrollments and course offerings. She or he will interact with
other relevant programs at Rice, including the Asian Studies Program and the
Rice Language Center. Course load will initially be three language courses
per semester, one of which may eventually be in  Korean culture and
literature or Korean linguistics.

Rice University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Minorities and nontraditional applicants are encouraged to apply.  Salary
for 1996-97 will be approximately $49,000.  Review of applications will
begin April 1, 1996 with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Letters of application, together with a curriculum vitae and including a
list of  four references, should be sent to:

                                        James E. Copeland, Chair
                                        Department of Linguistics
                                        Rice University, MS-23
                                        6100 Main Street
                                        Houston, TX 77005-1892