26.4344, Jobs: Spanish; Anthropological Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Emory University

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Subject: 26.4344, Jobs: Spanish; Anthropological Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Emory University

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Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2015 18:16:02
From: Donald Tuten [spanportsearch at emory.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Anthropological Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Emory University, Georgia, USA

University or Organization: Emory University 
Department: Spanish & Portuguese
Job Location: Georgia, USA 
Web Address: http://spanport.emory.edu/home/index.html
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Spanish
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Sociolinguistics 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Spanish sociocultural linguistics and/or linguistic anthropology, beginning fall 2016. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Spanish, linguistics, anthropology) by time of appointment and have native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. Candidates whose work focuses on Spanish in Latin American and/or US Latino communities will receive special consideration, as will those whose research includes or emphasizes qualitative/critical approaches. Possible areas of specialization include bilingualism, language and identity (e.g., ethnicity/race, gender, sexuality), language ideologies/attitudes, politics of language, intercultural communication or health communication. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, including undergraduate courses in the Spanish major and a new joint major in Span
 ish and Linguistics, as well as in the Spanish graduate program. S/he will also work collaboratively with colleagues in Emory’s interdisciplinary Program in Linguistics and may also teach courses for that program. 

The Department is also willing to consider candidates at more advanced ranks.

Application Instructions: To upload application materials, please go to the application website below. Click on “Search for Faculty Jobs” and then click on “Create your account using your e-mail address.” After creating your candidate profile, search openings for Job Requisition ID [56318BR] and initiate the application process. Be prepared to submit a copy of your CV (separate from your application package) during this process. You then may upload a single PDF to include: cover letter, CV, writing research sample, and teaching philosophy. Additionally, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed to the application email below. Letters may be addressed to Prof. Donald Tuten, Chair, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Emory University, 537 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta GA, 30322. In case of need, applications may also be mailed to this address.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Review of applications will begin November 20, 2015. Applications received up to 30 days after review begins will be given full consideration.

Application Deadline: 30-Dec-2015 

Email Address for Applications: spanportsearch at emory.edu 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.hr.emory.edu/careers/index.html 
Contact Information:
	Chair Donald Tuten 
	Email: spanportsearch at emory.edu 
	Phone: 4047276493 

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