32.50, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Chair of Department, Pennsylvania State University

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Subject: 32.50, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Chair of Department, Pennsylvania State University

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Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:36:38
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Chair of Department, Pennsylvania State University, USA

 
University or Organization: Pennsylvania State University 
Department: Department of Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: https://aplng.la.psu.edu/
Job Title: Head, Department of Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Chair of Department

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 


Description:

The Pennsylvania State University, College of the Liberal Arts, invites
applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of
Applied Linguistics. The position is to be filled at the rank of tenured
Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date fall of 2021,
with flexibility.

Applicants should have scholarly credentials commensurate with a senior
appointment at a major research university, demonstrate administrative
experience or evidence of administrative potential, have the ability to manage
the on-going grant and development activities of the department, and the
flexibility to lead a multi-disciplinary unit with existing and potential
partnerships with multiple graduate programs across the college. The Dean is
prepared to make investments commensurate with maintaining and improving the
department's national and international reputation. 

Applicants may have joint appointments in other units in the College of the
Liberal Arts. A named professorship is possible as commensurate with the
applicant's credentials and standing in the field. 

A Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field is required. In
addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to
building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe
one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Candidates for Professor should have an outstanding publication record, a
commitment to securing external funding, and a track record of excellence in
teaching and mentoring students. Duties will involve leading the Department of
Applied Linguistics, which includes a combination of administrative duties,
teaching and research, based on the candidate's qualifications. Candidates for
Associate Professor should have a significant publication record, a commitment
to securing external funding, and a track record of excellence in teaching and
mentoring students. Duties will involve leading the Department of Applied
Linguistics, which includes a combination of administrative duties, teaching
and research, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Interested parties should submit;
- A formal letter of application,
- Current curriculum vitae, and
- The names and contact information for three to five references.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2021 and will continue until the
position is filled. The search will be conducted remotely.

For more information about our department, please visit our website at
https://aplng.la.psu.edu/.

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review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime
statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to
http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on
how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For additional information please contact the Chair of the Search Committee:
Celeste Kinginger, Professor of Applied Linguistics, The Pennsylvania State
University, 302 Sparks Building, University Park, PA 16802, or email at the
contact information below.

Apply online at the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2021 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/2111022 
Contact Information:
	Celeste Kinginger 
	Email: cxk37 at psu.edu 


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