26.4833, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Subject: 26.4833, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:55:47
From: Professor Panayota Gounari [panagiota.gounari at umb.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, USA

University or Organization: University of Massachusetts Boston 
Department: Department of Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: https://www.umb.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Culture, Identity, and Language Learning
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics 

Description:

Assistant Professor, Culture, Identity, and Language Learning
University of Massachusetts Boston

The Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor beginning September 1, 2016.

An earned Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics is required and research interests should include a critical perspective on the relationship between culture, identity, and language learning and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with a clear research agenda, a record of, or strong potential for, successful outside grant funding, and ability to supervise research at the PhD. level. 

Qualified candidates should demonstrate an interest in teaching both online and face-to-face graduate courses. Experience teaching K-12 language classes and supporting language teachers in K-12 settings will be an asset.

The deadline for applications is November 15.

Applicants should submit CV, cover letter, contact information for three letters of recommendation, and other pertinent materials to the application website below.

Please address questions to Prof. Panayota Gounari, Chair of the Department of Applied Linguistics (email below).

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, the University of Massachusetts Boston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the University operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=65120 
Contact Information:
	Chair of the Department Professor Panayota Gounari 
	Email: panagiota.gounari at umb.edu 

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