26.4258, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Subject: 26.4258, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:25:22
From: Esmeralda Aguilar [esmeraldaa at unr.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA

University or Organization: University of Nevada, Reno 
Department: World Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Nevada, USA 
Web Address: http://www.unr.edu/cla/wll
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Spanish Applied Linguistics at the rank of assistant professor, with a specialization in second language acquisition. Besides offering an array of programs in various languages and opportunities for studying and teaching abroad, the department offers students of Spanish opportunities for completing minors in Spanish and translation, a major, and an MA.

The successful applicant will direct the undergraduate basic Spanish language program, including training and supervising 6 teaching assistants and approximately 20 full- and part-time instructors, curriculum and testing development, program placement, articulation, and assessment; teach a reduced 1-2 course load that includes all levels of Spanish language, especially upper-division and graduate-level courses in linguistics and related areas, as well as advise and evaluate students at the graduate and undergraduate levels; demonstrate an ability to engage in rigorous research and promise for future research; and engage in service-related activities of the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Minimum qualifications:  native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English; a PhD in Spanish Applied Linguistics, with a focus on second language acquisition; PhD must be completed no later than August 1, 2016; three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level; experience in language program coordination, curriculum and testing development, and teaching technology; and evidence of an active and promising research agenda.

Desired qualifications: a sub-specialization in pedagogy for heritage learners and/or languages in contact in the Spanish-speaking world; interest in teaching Spanish for heritage language learners and translation; demonstrated commitment to excellence in student-centered teaching; and ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues.

The following are required to complete the application: a letter of application outlining qualifications and incorporating an assessment of teaching (abilities and philosophy) and research (current and future plans), a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial graduate transcripts.

The search committee will conduct interviews via Skype.

About the University of Nevada, Reno: The State of Nevada’s land-grant institution, UNR serves approximately 21,000 students. The university is ranked as a Tier 1 institution by US News and World Report and offers an array of degree programs at all levels. Reno is located at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a 30-minute drive from Lake Tahoe. Reno/Tahoe is recognized as a world-class outdoor recreation area. Additional areas of interest in the proximity include: the Black Rock Desert, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park, Napa/Sonoma, the Bay Area, and San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions of diversity to the university’s research and teaching missions.

Application Deadline: 06-Nov-2015 

Web Address for Applications: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/19043 
Contact Information:
	Search Coordinator Esmeralda Aguilar 
	Email: esmeraldaa at unr.edu 
	Phone: 775-682-6802 

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