26.1291, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Director of the MA in Language and Communication, Georgetown University

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Subject: 26.1291, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Director of the MA in Language and Communication, Georgetown University

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Date: Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:19:16
From: Cynthia Gordon [gordonc at georgetown.edu]
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Director of the MA in Language and Communication, Georgetown University, District of Columbia, USA

University or Organization: Georgetown University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.georgetown.edu/
Job Title: Director of MA in Language and Communication
Job Rank: Director of the MA in Language and Communication; Other

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University invites applications
for Director of its MA in Language and Communication (MLC), a
professionally-oriented program in sociolinguistics that prepares students for
careers in a wide range of fields, professional as well as academic.  For more
information about the MLC, please refer to our website:
https://mlc.linguistics.georgetown.edu/

The Director of the MLC is responsible for all key aspects of this program: 
recruitment; web and social media presence; admissions; orientation; academic
and professional advising; development and execution of professional
development activities/workshops; monitoring of academic progress through
degree (along with the departmental Director of Graduate Studies); alumni
outreach and networking; community and professional outreach regarding
linguistics in the professions.  In addition to the above-listed
administrative and professional activities, the Director teaches two courses
in the department (1-1 teaching load).

The appointment is for a three-year term beginning academic year 2015-2016,
with the possibility of renewal, and will start August 1, 2015.  Applicants
must have completed all requirements for the PhD degree by the time of the
appointment. 

The ideal candidate is a scholar with a strong background in sociolinguistics
who is passionate about the relevance of sociolinguistic insights for
real-world challenges, including those within business, education, healthcare,
legal, media, and governmental contexts.  Candidates should have an
innovative, interdisciplinary research agenda, teaching experience, and
experience in program administration.

Applications should be sent via email in a single pdf, and should be received
by April 7, 2015 for full consideration.  Applications should include a CV; a
brief statement of research interests, teaching qualifications, and your
specific interest in the administration of the MLC program; one representative
publication; and names and contact information for three references.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer
fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion,
national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other
categories protected by law.   

Contact for applications and for further information:

Professor Cynthia Gordon
Department of Linguistics
Georgetown University
Poulton 240
1421 37th Street NW
Washington DC 20057-1051
gordonc at georgetown.edu

Application Deadline: 07-Apr-2015 

Email Address for Applications: gordonc at georgetown.edu 
Contact Information:
	Professor Cynthia Gordon 
	Email: gordonc at georgetown.edu 
	Phone: 202-687-5956 
	Fax: 202-687-6174 

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