[EDLING:713] Applied Linguistics/ESL: Instructor, University of Victoria

[Tamara Warhol]

Message 1: Applied Linguistics/ESL: Instructor, University of Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada
Date: 21-Mar-2005
From: Gretchen Moyer <gmoyeruvic.ca>
Subject: Applied Linguistics/ESL: Instructor, University of Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada


University or Organization: University of Victoria
Department: Linguistics
Job Rank: Instructor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; ESL


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria invites
applications for a full-time sessional appointment in the area of
applied linguistics for the 2005-2006 academic year. The applicants
should have a PhD in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, with
specialization in second language research and pedagogy, an ESL/EFL
concentration, a good record of scholarly achievement, and
demonstrable teaching skills.

The normal course-load for a sessional appointment is six courses per
year (September 2005 - April 2006). The responsibilities of this
position include teaching in our undergraduate (BA and Diploma) and
graduate programs in Applied Linguistics. Courses taught will be in
the following areas: second language acquisition, applied
linguistics, second language teaching, and pedagogical grammar.

Applicants should send, in hard copy, a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, copies of teaching evaluations, publication
samples, and the names and e-mail addresses of three referees to: Dr
Leslie Saxon, Chair, Department of Linguistics, University of
Victoria, PO Box 3045, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3P4; E-mail:
saxonuvic.ca. The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 April
2005.

A decision will be made within two weeks of the deadline for
application. Appointments will be within the CUPE 4163 (component 3)
Sessional Lecturer certification. The department reserves the right
to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants
for this posting.

The University of Victoria is one of Canada's most vigorous
comprehensive universities. The Department of Linguistics has strong
ties to the University of Victoria's English Language Centre in the
Division of Continuing Studies and the Centre for Asia-Pacific
Initiatives (CAPI). The Department of Linguistics is very active in
the areas of indigenous language studies, L2 research and teaching,
experimental phonetics, and theoretical linguistics. Information
about the Department of Linguistics and its programs can be found on
the Department's web page at http://web.uvic.ca/ling/.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages
applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible
minorities, aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and
genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification
of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in
accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens
and permanent residents will be given priority


Address for Applications:

Dr. Leslie Saxon
Department of Linguistics
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P4
Canada

Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2005

Contact Information:

Ms. Gretchen Moyer
Email: gmoyeruvic.ca
Phone: (250) 721-7424
Fax: (250) 721-7423
Website: http://www.uvic.ca/ling/

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Tamara Warhol
PhD Student
Graduate School of Education
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
warholt at dolphin.upenn.edu