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[Vai Ramanathan]

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The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Davis, seeks
a linguist specializing in second language acquisition and development.  We
are looking for someone with a complementary emphasis in language variation
and corpus linguistics; an interest in California's growing
multilingual/multicultural population is also desirable.  The candidate
should be able to teach advanced courses in second language acquisition and
development and M.A.-level TESOL pedagogy, along with other graduate and
undergraduate courses as needed by the department.
Our department currently offers an MA with a general track and an applied
(TESOL) track.  A doctoral program emphasizing second language acquisition
and development is currently in the approval process.

Candidate must show strong promise in both research and teaching, and
rapport with the interests of the department. To ensure full consideration,
applications must be postmarked by December 6, 2002, though the position
will remain open until filled. Send application letter, sample publications
and three letters of reference to Vai Ramanathan, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Linguistics, University of California, One Shields Avenue,
Davis, CA 95616. TEL: 530/752-1291, FAX: 530/752-3156; Email:
Labyrns at ucdavis.edu, Office Manager). For further information about the
Department of Linguistics at UCD, please visit our website at
http://linguistics.ucdavis.edu


The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Linguistics are
interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards and
professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that
supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.