30.958, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Subject: 30.958, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:54:03
From: Jennifer Mora [nichol at msu.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, USA

 
University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Center for Language Teaching Advancement
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://maflt.cal.msu.edu
Job Title: Core Faculty, MA in Foreign Language Teaching
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Language Teacher Development


Description:

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at Michigan State University invites
applications for a fixed-term faculty position in the Center for Language
Teaching Advancement (CeLTA). The position is a full-time, one-year academic
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2019.

The Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) is a well-established
distance-based program that educates in-service and aspiring teachers of over
a dozen foreign languages. The curriculum emphasizes SLA theory,
proficiency-based approaches, innovative technology, and interculturality in
foreign language pedagogy. Although the teaching load for this position is
entirely online, the incumbent will be expected to be an active member of the
faculty community, participate in faculty related meetings in the department,
as well as be present to deliver service related requirements.

Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching three online graduate level courses per semester (Fall, Spring). An
overview of the program requirements and course syllabi are available at
http://maflt.cal.msu.edu/courses.
- Preparing course materials and syllabi, managing and grading all
assignments, and communicating with students promptly and regularly.
- Mentoring the development of extensive master’s projects and web-based
teaching portfolios and helping to evaluate these student outcomes.
- Supporting MAFLT program efforts in the areas of admissions, recruitment,
student professionalization, peer observation, course evaluation, etc.
- Attending faculty meetings for the MAFLT Program and CeLTA.
- Following university, program, and course policies and guidelines.

Required Degree:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in applied linguistics, second language studies,
foreign language education, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching foreign or
second languages, teaching or supervising graduate students, and using a
variety of instructional technologies. Though courses are taught in English,
proficiency in one or more languages other than English is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with North American K-12 foreign language education and experience
living and working in multiple countries are also beneficial.

Required Application Materials:
Applicants will need to submit via the online system at the application link
provided below:
- A cover letter;
- Current curriculum vitae;
- A statement of teaching philosophy that highlights the applicant’s alignment
with our desired qualifications;
- A summary of the applicant’s experience with diversity in the classroom
and/or in past or planned research endeavors, any experience mentoring diverse
students or faculty, any experience mentoring diverse students or community
outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the applicant intends to
advance our goals of inclusive excellence (may be included in the cover
letter);
- Names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
- Supporting materials may also be included.

Special Instructions:
All applications for this position must be submitted electronically at the
Michigan State University human resources website at the application link
provided below. (Job posting 563468).

Review of applications will begin on March 27, 2019, and continue until the
position is filled.

Questions about the application process should be directed to the Search
Coordinator, Jennifer Mora. Contact her at the contact information below.
Questions about the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair,
Dr. Amanda Lanier, at alanier at msu.edu.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/500968/assistant-professorfixedterm 
Contact Information:
	Ms. Jennifer Mora 
	Email: nichol at msu.edu 
	Phone: 517-432-6770 


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