29.4048, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Truman State University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-29-4048. Thu Oct 18 2018. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 29.4048, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Truman State University

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Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:11:07
From: Mary Shapiro [mshapiro at truman.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Truman State University, Missouri, USA

 
University or Organization: Truman State University 
Department: English & Linguistics
Job Location: Missouri, USA 
Web Address: http://engling.truman.edu
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; TESOL


Description:

The School of Arts and Letters at Truman State University is seeking
applicants for a full-time renewable faculty position in the Department of
English and Linguistics to start August 12, 2019.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate
courses in linguistics, sociolinguistics, and the teaching of second
languages, and some supervision of service learning and internships, in
support of our linguistics major, applied linguistic minor, and add-on ESOL
certification program. 

Requires a Ph.D. in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics in hand by date of
appointment, August 12, 2019.

Applicants will be evaluated on:
- Evidence of and/or demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching
undergraduate linguistics courses;
- Experience working with diverse populations of English language learners,
and experience teaching language pedagogy;
- Evidence of excellent (native-like) written and oral communication skills in
English;
- Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for encouraging and mentoring
students in transformative learning experiences such as undergraduate
research, service learning, and internships;
- Ability to contribute to the linguistics major beyond the ESOL program,
including some experience with online teaching;
- Ability to contribute to our broad range of interdisciplinary minors, and
our general education program (e.g., by teaching first-year seminars and/or
junior-level writing-enhanced interdisciplinary seminars);
- Commitment to the liberal arts with emphasis on undergraduate student
development and accomplishment.

Compensation and load: 
Salary commensurate with experience and education. The teaching load is 12
credits per semester. Benefits package includes life, health and disability
insurance, retirement contributions, and reimbursed assistance for moving
expenses.  

For more information about the program, please visit
http://engling.truman.edu/, about the university, http://www.truman.edu/about,
and about the community, https://www.kirksvillechamber.com/.  

Application: 
The application process is coordinated by the School of Arts and Letters.
Electronic submission of applications is required and must be completed at the
application link provided below. Completed applications must include:
- Cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria and any other applicant
characteristics that merit emphasis;
- Current curriculum vitae (including references);
- Evidence of potential for or demonstrated success in teaching linguistics;
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are
acceptable); and
- Three recent letters of recommendation.

Letters of recommendation can be emailed to saldean at truman.edu with a subject
heading of “BS Linguistics Search.” Review of applications (minus letters of
recommendation) will begin December 1, 2018 and continue until the position is
filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the
United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if
transcripts are not available.

Truman State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act; women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to
apply.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	, MO  
Web Address for Applications: https://secure.truman.edu/positionlisting-s/positiondetails.asp?positionId=1680 
Contact Information:
	Dr. James O'Donnell 
	Email: saldean at truman.edu 
	Phone: 660-785-7777 


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