29.4637, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island

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Subject: 29.4637, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island

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Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:36:02
From:  de Bruin [debruin at uri.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Rhode Island 
Department: Languages
Job Location: Rhode Island, USA 
Web Address: https://web.uri.edu/languages/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Applied (Socio) Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; SLA Language Pedagogy


Description:

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (DOL) in the
College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Rhode Island invites
applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Applied
Linguistics with the ability to teach at least one of the following languages:
- Chinese, 
- French or 
- Italian. 

Of interest are candidates with expertise in one or more of the following
areas of second language acquisition: 
- Intercultural communication and competence, 
- Intercultural competence assessment and program evaluation,
- Cultural competence for diplomacy. 

Additionally, we seek a candidate with expertise in study abroad and the
social aspects of language learning. The candidate should have a PhD or
concentration in the areas of SLA/Applied Linguistics/Language Pedagogy with
specialization in or record of academic publishing in one or more of the
above-mentioned areas.

The successful candidate will provide critical support in teaching, research
and service to the DOL and interdisciplinary programs, including the new
International Studies and Diplomacy (ISD) program. The candidate’s home
department will be the DOL, which contains all the university’s language
teaching programs and is a national leader in interdisciplinary language
programs and long-term study abroad.

Teach undergraduate classes in candidate’s language(s) of specialization,
content courses in English that contribute to foreign language proficiency and
cultural competency requirements of the new ISD major. Develop curricula that
integrates intercultural communicative competence across language programs.
Coordinate efforts to develop intercultural-communicative-competence
benchmarking across different language sections. Establish and maintain a
solid research agenda; publish books and/or peer-reviewed scholarly
manuscripts. Contribute through service to the missions of the DOL, the
International Studies and Diplomacy program, the College and the University.
Seek external funding where appropriate. Advise undergraduate students

Visit the URI jobs website at the application link provided below and view
complete details for posting (F00116). Please attach the following 2 (PDF)
documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
- A cover letter that speaks specifically to our required and preferred
qualifications, including how your research informs your
teaching/instructional design (as one complete PDF document), and 
- Curriculum Vitae, which should include the names and contact information of
three professional references (as one complete PDF document).

Application Deadline: 
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First
consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2018.
Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 31,
2018. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (December
31, 2018) may not be given full consideration.

Applications must be submitted online only.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of
color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other
protected groups are encouraged to apply.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4325 
Contact Information
	de Bruin 
	Email: debruin at uri.edu 


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