30.3208, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, San Diego State University

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Subject: 30.3208, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, San Diego State University

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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:01:10
From: Betty Samraj [bsamraj at sdsu.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, San Diego State University, California, USA

 
University or Organization: San Diego State University 
Department: Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.sdsu.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor: Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages of San Diego
State University seeks a tenure-track Professor of Linguistics at the rank of
Assistant Professor to begin fall 2020. The candidate should be an applied
linguist with expertise in the acquisition and development of second language
academic literacy. 

Potential research areas include but are not limited to: 
- Multilingual writers' composing processes, 
- The relationship of academic reading and writing, 
- Contexts (cultural, social, political, institutional) for second language
literacy, and 
- Readers' responses to second language writing. 

The candidate will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and
be an active participant in the department’s MA specialization in Applied
Linguistics/TESOL and TESL/TEFL Certificate program. Teaching areas will focus
on courses in applied linguistics but may also include other areas of
linguistics in which the candidate has expertise. The successful candidate
will oversee and administer the English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
composition program for multilingual students, a position that includes
appropriate release time from teaching. Ideally, the candidate’s research
activities will include a focus on the EAP program or lead to curricular
innovations for its diverse student population. 

A Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics with a Specialization in Applied
Linguistics or closely related field must be in-hand at the start of the
appointment. The successful candidate should have a track record of teaching
experience and knowledge of current trends in applied linguistics, ESL/EFL
instruction, and second language literacy. In addition, they should have a
solid knowledge base of central areas of general linguistics. The candidate
will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly
research, contribute appropriate service to the department, college, and
profession, and direct student research. 

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution
with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus
community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age,
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran
status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU
is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to
teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and
members of underrepresented groups.

Review of applications will begin October 14, 2019, and continue until the
position is filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at the application
link provided below by submitting the following:  
- A letter of application, 
- CV, 
- Graduate transcripts, 
- Documentation of teaching effectiveness including sample syllabi and student
evaluations, and 
- Sample publications (two maximum). 

Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of
recommendation to be submitted. 

Requests for additional information should be directed to Deborah Poole,
Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern
Languages, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA
92182-7727. Email: dpoole at sdsu.edu, Phone: 619-594-5914; Fax: (619) 594-4877.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/67196 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Deborah Poole 
	Email: dpoole at sdsu.edu 


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