27.4256, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language: Chair of Department / Full Professor, Baylor University

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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:42:21
From: Ann Westbrook [Ann_Westbrook at baylor.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language: Chair of Department / Full Professor, Baylor University, Texas, USA

University or Organization: Baylor University 
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures
Job Location: Texas, USA 
Web Address: www.baylor.edu/mlc
Job Title: Department Chair
Job Rank: Chair of Department; Full Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language 

Description:

Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked
research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The
Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in
1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor
is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university
provides a vibrant campus community for over 15,000 students from all 50
states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with
an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty
commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new
faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong
commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro
Futuris. (www.baylor.edu/profuturis/).

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Baylor University invites
nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair to begin
August 2017. Position carries rank of Full Professor; advanced Associate
Professors also encouraged to apply. Language and field of specialization
open. With 70 full-time faculty divided among four divisions, the department
offers eleven languages, including majors in Spanish, French, German, and
Russian; an M.A. in Spanish; minors in Chinese, Arabic, Italian, and Japanese;
courses in Portuguese, Swahili, and Korean; and majors/minors in Asian
Studies, Latin American Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies. 

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced leader with an
outstanding scholarly record and proven commitment to excellent teaching. In
addition to advocating for language diversity, the candidate will have the
opportunity to support Baylor’s distinctive Christian mission, articulate the
departmental mission across disciplines, advise faculty at all levels, and
oversee budget and personnel.

Nominations should be submitted to the application email below. Applications
that include cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three confidential
letters of recommendation, and official transcripts should be submitted to
Interfolio via the application URL below. All nominations and applications
will remain confidential.

Materials will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position
is filled. To ensure full consideration, the application must be complete by
November 30, 2016. Preliminary interviews at MLA. Salary and benefits
commensurate with rank and experience. 

To learn more about this career opportunity, the Department of Modern
Languages and Cultures, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor
University, please visit http://www.baylor.edu/mlc/MLCChairSearch and
www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the
Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable
anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex,
national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic
information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is
lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection
criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities to apply.

Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2016 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: MLCChairSearch at baylor.edu 
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/37051 
Contact Information:
	Office Manager Ann Westbrook 
	Email: Ann_Westbrook at baylor.edu 
	Phone: 2547106027 
	Fax: 2547103799 

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