28.4747, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; ESL: Department Head (Associate or Full Professor), University of Saskatchewan

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Subject: 28.4747, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; ESL: Department Head (Associate or Full Professor), University of Saskatchewan

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Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:19:35
From: Amy Karakochuk [amy.karakochuk at usask.ca]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; ESL: Department Head (Associate or Full Professor), University of Saskatchewan, Canada

 University or Organization: University of Saskatchewan 
Job Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada 
Web Address: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/linguistics/
Job Title: Department Head (Associate or Full Professor) in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Chair of Department; Department Head

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; ESL, Administrative Experience


Description:

Well-established scholars in Linguistics and/or Applied Linguistics are
invited to apply for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate or
Full Professor. The successful candidate will serve as Department Head for a
period of five years following appointment (with the possibility of renewal).
Appointment will be in the Department of Linguistics and Religious Studies
(College of Arts and Science) which has begun a process of transformation to a
department focused on Linguistics. The successful candidate will help lead
this transformation.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant area. Qualifications
and research background in Linguistics, plus a teaching and/or research
background in Applied Linguistics are required. A background in ESL will be an
asset. We particularly welcome applicants with administrative experience,
innovative research agendas, high research productivity, and evidence of
Tri-Council funding. 

The successful candidate is expected to develop a new vision for the
Department, secure its growth, enhance student enrollments, lead faculty group
research projects and lead the faculty in certifying our MA TESOL program. 
Responsibilities will include teaching a minimum of two courses (6cu) per year
of undergraduate and graduate Linguistics/Applied Linguistics courses, and
supervising graduate students. 

Salary bands for this position are as follows: 
- Associate Professor: $112,109 to $130,925
- Full Professor: $130,925 to $152,87

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a
dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance
(compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel
insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional
expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. 

Application Procedure:
Submit applications electronically by e-mail as a complete dossier in PDF
format. The dossier should include detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter,
summary of administrative experience, statement of research interests,
statement of teaching interests and philosophy, official summarized student
evaluations of teaching, copies of 3 major publications, and PhD and MA
transcript copies. Applicants will also arrange for three letters of reference
to be provided directly to the Department. Submit applications to the
application email below.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2018; however, applications will
be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled.  The anticipated start
date is July 1, 2018.

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential.
All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing
and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and
inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those
who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be given priority.



Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: amy.karakochuk at usask.ca 
Contact Information:
	Professor Veronika Makarova 
	Phone: (306) 966-5641



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