[HERITAGE-LIST] Job: Tenure-track position in linguistics, Cal Poly-Pomona - DEADLINE 4 DECEMBER

[Scott G. McGINNIS]

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION 


Department: The English & Foreign Languages Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Linguistics (Generalist) to begin Fall 2007. 

The Position: The new faculty member will teach undergraduate classes in linguistics and EAP composition and graduate classes in TESL.  The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and service to the department, college, and university. Faculty generally teach three courses per quarter. Finalists will be required to appear for interviews, offer a scholarly presentation to the department, and conduct a teaching demonstration. The EFL Department offers the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English and the bachelor’s degree in Spanish. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
• Ph.D. in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics from an accredited university by September 1, 2007. 
• Evidence of effective university teaching 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly work 
• Ability to be responsive to the educational equity goals of the university and its increasing ethnic diversity and international character 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 
• Strong methodological, qualitative and quantitative skills 
• Specializations in one or more of the following: Grammar, Phonology, History of English, Sociolinguistics, Assessment, CALL Technology 
• Interest and ability in obtaining external funding 

Application Procedure:  A completed application will consist of: 
• a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; this must include a statement of their teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment with examples of past experiences; 
• a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; 
• examples of published materials and/or project reports; 
• three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference; 
• names, addresses and phone numbers of 2 additional references; 
• a completed application form; 
• a transcript showing highest degree earned. 

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than December 4, 2006. Early response is encouraged. Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to: 

Maria Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant 
Applied Linguistics/Linguistics Search Committee 
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences 
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 
3801 West Temple Avenue 
Pomona, CA   91768 
(909) 869-3803     Fax: (909) 869-4896 
E-Mail: mjrodriguez at csupomona.edu 

FOR QUESTIONS regarding the search, contact Dr. Karen Russikoff, Chair 
Applied Linguistics/Linguistics Search Committee 
English & Foreign Languages Department 
(909) 869-3836  FAX:  (909) 869-4896 
E-Mail: krussikoff at csupomona.edu 

The University:  Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive public university that is widely recognized for its polytechnic mission and learn-by-doing philosophy.  One of the 23 campuses of the California State University, it is consistently ranked as one of the best public universities in the West.  Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 20,000 students (with approximately 70% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,100 faculty members.  The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. Through its seven colleges and The Collins School of Hospitality Management, the university offers 66 undergraduate majors and 23 master’s degree programs, in addition to a doctorate in education offered jointly with the University of California, Irvine.  Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its beautiful and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the Arabian horse ra!
 nch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg.  It is located about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country.  Additional information is available at the university’s Web site: www.csupomona.edu. 

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status.  Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.