Critical Languages Institute 2004 Positions

[Danko Sipka]

The Critical Languages Institute of Arizona State University is accepting applications for our summer 2004 session for instructors for Albanian, Armenian, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Macedonian, Polish, and Tatar. The CLI, organized through the Russian and East European Studies Center, is in its twelfth year as a nationally recognized institute for intensive summer instruction in less commonly taught languages of Eastern Europe and Eurasia (http://www.asu.edu/cli or http://www.asu.edu/reesc). 

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in teaching at the collegiate level. 

Desired: Native competency in the language of instruction and effective communication skills. Familiarity with the American university system and culture and demonstrated academic interest in the field. 

Teaching load for elementary and intermediate classes is eight credit hours during a nine-week session (June 1 - July 30, 2004. The participants are also expected to schedule daily laboratory exercises and assign and grade daily homework assignments. In addition, each instructor is expected to participate in the calendar of cultural events that is organized for all CLI students and to conduct active recruiting for their CLI courses, CLI summer practicums, and study abroad programs. 

All courses listed above are contingent upon funding and sufficient student enrollment. Contracts for courses will be issued to the instructors by May, 2004. 

Send a CV and contact information (preferably e-mail addresses) of two references to: 

Search Committee
Critical Languages Institute, REESC
Arizona State University
PO Box 872601, Tempe, AZ 85278-2601 

Applications can also be submitted electronically to: Danko.Sipka at asu.edu, subject line: CLI Instructor Position. 

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone. 

Deadline: December 1, 2003; if not filled every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. Persons selected for hire must be able to provide verification of employment eligibility by the time employment begins, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. 



Danko Sipka
Research Associate Professor and Acting Director
Critical Languages Institute (http://www.asu.edu/cli)
Arizona State University
E-mail: Danko.Sipka at asu.edu
Web: http://www.public.asu.edu/~dsipka
Phone: 480-965-7706
Fax: 480-965-0310


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