16.3161, Jobs: Yoruba Language: Lecturer, University of Florida

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Subject: 16.3161, Jobs: Yoruba Language: Lecturer, University of Florida

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Date: 02-Nov-2005
From: Janet Rose < jrose at aall.ufl.edu >
Subject: Yoruba Language: Lecturer, University of Florida, FL, USA 

	
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Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 10:06:52
From: Janet Rose < jrose at aall.ufl.edu >
Subject: Yoruba Language: Lecturer, University of Florida, FL, USA 
 

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University or Organization: University of Florida 
Department: African & Asian Languages & Literatures
Job Rank: Lecturer  
Specialty Areas: Yoruba language
Required Language(s): Yoruba (yor)


Description:

The Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures at the
University of Florida is seeking applicants for a full-time Lecturer of
Yoruba beginning August, 2006. This position is part of the planned
expansion of African language teaching at UF. Candidates should have an MA
in Yoruba, linguistics, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or
related fields, and native/near-native fluency in Yoruba and English.
Preference is given to candidates with experience teaching Yoruba at the
college level, and commitment to continued development of computer-assisted
lanaguage learning. Familiarity with ALTA/NALRC is a plus. Teaching duties
include language instruction at all levels (course load 3/3). Salary and
benefits competitive.

Send cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi,
examination questions, teaching evaluations, teaching demonstration video,
and three letters of recommendation to the address below.

Application deadline: January 31, 2006
Reference position # 00021925
Salary range: $38,000 - $48,000

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution


Address for Applications:

Chair, Yoruba Search Committee
University of Florida
Department of African & Asian Languages & Literatures
470 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115565
Gainesville, Florida  32611-5565
USA  

Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2006 

Contact Information:

Yoruba Search Committee 
Email: trcopela at aall.ufl.edu 
Phone: 352-392-2422 
Fax: 352-392-1443 
Website: http://web.aall.ufl.edu





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