Oferta de trabajo: Assistant Professor , Applied Linguistics & SpanishSecond Language Acquisition, U. of Alberta, Canada

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Oferta de trabajo
Assistant Professor: 
Applied Linguistics; Spanish Second Language Acquisition 
University of Alberta, Canada
Información de William Ritchie <writchie at syr.edu>
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University or Organization: 
University of Alberta Department: Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Spanish Second Language Acquisition 
Required Language: Spanish

Description:
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta invites applications for a position in Spanish Applied Linguistics at Assistant Professor rank, with a specialty in Second Languages Acquisition. 

The successful candidate will function as the Spanish Undergraduate Language Programs Co-ordinator for the large and growing program in Spanish and Latin American Studies, effective July 1, 2005. Minimum salary for Assistant Professor level is currently $51,770. 

Responsibilities will include: coordinate and administer the Department's Spanish undergraduate language programs; supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants and sessional instructors; with other colleagues, teach the graduate seminar in Teaching Strategies and Methodologies; prepare and deliver teaching workshops for faculty and students; engage in  teaching and research in second language acquisition and pedagogy at undergraduate and graduate levels. A PhD in Spanish Applied Linguistics, or equivalent experience, is required. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish is also required, as is demonstrated competence and experience in the administration of undergraduate language programs. Candidates should also offer skills and research interests in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Applicants should also have a strong cultural orientation to theirprofessional activities and be open to collaboration with other disciplines. 

Our Department is closely linked to the Arts Resource Centre. Six applied linguists work in French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. The successful candidate will be expected to interact closely with these groups in order to support high quality undergraduate second language instruction and research in Spanish. Knowledge of other relevant languages would be an asset. Applications including cv, all university transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to the address below.   

E-mail inquiries may be directed to Dolores Wohland.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University hires on the basis of merit. We are dedicated to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Address for Applications:
   Acting Chair Marianne Henn 
   Dept of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
   Arts 200 
   University of Alberta 
   Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E6 
   Canada  

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2004 

Contact Information:
   Dolores Wohland 
   Email: dolores.wohland at ualberta.ca <mailto:dolores.wohland at ualberta.ca> 
   Phone: (780) 492 - 1997 
   Fax: (780) 492 - 9106 
   Website: http://www.mlcs.ca

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