32.3608, Jobs: General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics/TESL, California State University, Northridge

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Subject: 32.3608, Jobs: General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics/TESL, California State University, Northridge

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:10:17
From: Kathy Draper [katherine.kershaw at csun.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics/TESL, California State University, Northridge, CA, USA

University or Organization: California State University, Northridge 
Department: Linguistics/TESL
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: https://www.csun.edu/humanities/linguistics
Job Title: Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics/TESL at CSUN
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Policy and Planning, Contact Linguistics, and/or Bilingualism

Description:

The Department of Linguistics/TESL at California State University, Northridge
(CSUN) is seeking a linguist for a tenure-track position at of the rank of
assistant professor with a focus in language policy and planning, contact
linguistics, and/or bilingualism.

The successful candidate will be familiar with descriptive and theoretical
approaches to linguistics and be able to teach introductory linguistics
courses. In addition to the primary field of specialization stated above, the
candidate will be prepared to teach in at least two of the following areas:
bilingualism, contact linguistics, field/descriptive linguistics, historical
linguistics, language policy and planning, linguistic typology, sign language
linguistics, and topics relating to Native American and/or endangered
languages.
In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending
faculty meetings, advising students, and service to the department, college,
and university. The standard teaching load at CSUN is 12 units (4/4) per
semester (3/3 for the first two years), although reassigned time is available
for research and/or curriculum development on a competitive basis.
Availability to teach evening classes is required. The successful candidate
will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department
in which he/she is housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Scholarly
activities and publication of research are required for tenure.

Required Qualifications:
As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are
integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and
engagement. As of Fall 2020, CSUN enrolls ~40,000 students, where 56% are
Latinx, 20.8% are White, 9.3% are Asian American, 4.8% are Black/African
American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander. The successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable
outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship,
and service. 

Required qualifications include:
 - Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Linguistics or closely related field from
an accredited institution (evidence of degree required at time of hire)
 - Experience teaching courses in linguistics or related discipline
 - Ability to effectively work with a highly diverse student population
 - Ability to develop and teach graduate (Master’s degree level) and
undergraduate courses in linguistics
 - Evidence of teaching effectiveness
 - Viable research agenda and the potential for publication

Desired Qualifications:
 - Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable
outcomes for all students
 - Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
 - Ability to teach in phonetics/phonology
 - Experience adopting inclusive approaches to research and mentoring
 - Evidence of other scholarly and professional activities
 - Knowledge of those languages defined by the U.S. Department of State as
“critical
languages” and/or of endangered languages

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more
detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this
link: www.csun.edu/careers

Please apply via the application link below. Applicants must submit a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, and writing sample; the CV should include the names
and contact information for three referees who can address the candidate’s
qualifications (letters of recommendation are not required for the initial
application).

Application Deadline: 13-Dec-2021 

Web Address for Applications: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/506654/assistant-professor-linguisticstesl-2238 
Contact Information:
	Kathy Draper 
	Email: katherine.kershaw at csun.edu 
	Phone: 818-677-6762 

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