Position: Assistant Professor, Second Language Acquisition, University of Oregon

[Spike Gildea]

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University or Organization: University of Oregon

Department: Linguistics

Job Location: Oregon, USA

Web Address: http://logos.uoregon.edu/

Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Second language acquisition

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon is searching 
for an assistant professor with a specialization insecondlanguage 
acquisition. The position begins September16,2013.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active SLA 
research profile that connects with current areas of strength in the 
departmentand to contribute to service requirements. Teaching 
expectations include undergraduate and graduate courses in general 
linguistics and second language acquisition, plus courses in our Second 
Language Acquisition and Teaching Certificate (http://slat.uoregon.edu) 
and in the MA Language teaching Specialization 
(http://logos.uoregon.edu/programs/graduate/teaching_specialization.shtml).The 
successful candidate may also propose the development of other courses, 
including graduate seminars in areas of specialization, plus mentoring 
of graduate student research at both the MA and PhD levels. While this 
appointment is wholly within Linguistics, there will be considerable 
opportunity to interact with faculty and students in allied departments 
and programs,e.g., various language teaching departments, Psychology, 
the Center for Applied Second Language Studies 
(http://casls.uoregon.edu/), the Northwest Indian Language Institute 
(http://pages.uoregon.edu/nwili/), and the World Languages Academy 
(http://wla.uoregon.edu/).

A Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics or a related field 
is required by September 16, 2013. Salary will be commensurate with 
qualifications.

Applications are only being accepted via http://academicjobsonline.org 
<http://academicjobsonline.org/>. Applications should include a cover 
letter, research and teaching statements, representative publications, 
and the names and contact information for three references (including at 
least one reference from someone who can address your teaching). Letters 
of reference and teaching evaluations will not be required with the 
initial application.

To be assured of consideration the application materials must be 
received by December 15, 2012. We expect to conduct some preliminary 
interviews at the Linguistics Society of America conferencein Boston, 
January 2013. The University of Oregon is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to cultural 
diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 
successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and 
working environment.

Application Deadline:be assured of consideration application materials 
must be received by December 15, 2012.The position will remain open 
until filled.

Web Address for Applications: http://academicjobsonline.org 
<http://academicjobsonline.org/>

Contact Information:

         Professor Scott DeLancey

         Email: delancey at uoregon.edu <mailto:delancey at uoregon.edu>