22.4125, Jobs: Applied Ling; Lang Acquisition: Asst Prof, University of Texas

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Subject: 22.4125, Jobs: Applied Ling; Lang Acquisition: Asst Prof, University of Texas

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Date: 20-Oct-2011
From: College of Arts and Humanities Dean's Office [coah at utpa.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, University of Texas - Pan American, TX, USA


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Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:25:57
From: College of Arts and Humanities Dean's Office [coah at utpa.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, University of Texas - Pan American, TX, USA

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University or Organization: University of Texas - Pan American 
Department: College of Arts and Humanities, English
Job Location: Texas, USA 
Web Address: http://www.utpa.edu/dept/english
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 


Description:

The University of Texas-Pan American
Assistant Professor (F11/12-016)

The University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) English Department seeks 
an Assistant Professor - Applied Linguistics for graduate and undergraduate 
programs in English as a second language, applied linguistics, linguistics, 
and language studies. Position begins in Fall 2012.

Required: PhD in Applied Linguistics or closely related field required by 
August 2012, demonstrated evidence of and potential for continuing 
scholarship in an applied area of linguistics and interest in program 
development. Graduate coursework in theoretical and applied areas of 
linguistics. Position begins in Fall 2012. Preferred: applied emphasis in 
second language acquisition theory and practice and/or theoretical emphasis 
in phonology, semantics/pragmatics or syntax as applied to linguistics 
courses; experience working with minority students, teaching ESL, 
developmental writing and/or reading; interest in distance learning, web-based 
and computer assisted instruction.
 
Applications are invited from candidates with strong records and potential as 
teachers and scholars. We are looking for a colleague with an interest in and 
enthusiasm for developing new programs and curricula in a rapidly growing 
and expanding department.   

To apply send: Letter of Interest and curriculum vitae. After initial 
consideration, additional documents will be
required including official 
transcripts of all university degrees, names 
of three references, and sample 
of published/presented scholarly work. Incomplete applications will not be 
considered. Review of applications will begin November 1st, 2011.

Send materials to the application address below.

Screening of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled. For 
the complete ad, see 
http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dba_home/hr_home/hr_empopp
For more information about our department please visit our website:  
(http://www.utpa.edu/dept/english).

Note: UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, 
minorities, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
This position is security-sensitive as defined by Texas Government Code 
411.09 (a) (2). All UTPA employees are required to have a criminal 
background check (CBC)Texas law requires faculty members whose primary 
language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined 
by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or 
internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language 
Testing System (IELTS).


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	UTPA, College of Arts and Humanities 
	Dean's Office CAS # 334, 
	Applied Linguistics Search 
	1201 W. University Drive 
	Edinburg, TX 78539 
	USA  
Contact Information:
	College of Arts and Humanities Dean's Office 
	Email: coah at utpa.edu 




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