Language Society and Education Position at CSULB

[John J. Attinasi]

Dear Colleagues:
Please take note of the following position announcement for California
State University, Long Beach.  We would be grateful if you could
publicize the search and ask any respondents to indicate whether they
will be attending upcoming, AAA, NABE, CABE, AAAL, TESOL, Ethnography or
other conferences for possible pre-interviews.


California State University, Long Beach
Department of Linguistics
Tenure Track Opening

POSITION:  Assistant/ Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics –
Language, Society, and Education

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 23, 2001

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate (by time of appointment) in
Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or related field, with a
specialization that integrates the study of language, society, and
education. Record in teaching, service, research and publication
commensurate with professional level. Ability to teach at the
undergraduate and graduate level and to direct student research.
Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally
diverse campus community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Ability to teach relevant courses,
such as sociolinguistics and courses designed to deal with the role of
linguistic and sociocultural issues in education.  Ability to make
contact with local educational institutions and to supervise student
research in them. Ability to maintain a research program relevant to the
area. Demonstrated strong teaching at the university level.
Personal/professional experience with languages other than English.

DUTIES: Teach courses in linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, including a graduate course in sociolinguistics and courses
designed for teacher preparation.  Supervise graduate student research
projects in relevant areas. Engage in scholarly activity leading to
publication. Participate in service to the department, university, and
community.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; probable
salary range: $45,000 - $56,000.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application; curriculum vitae; three
letters of recommendation; official transcripts from institution
awarding the doctorate; teaching portfolio including teaching statement,
course syllabi, and teaching evaluation summaries.  Employment is
contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States.
This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An
appointment is not final until proof is provided.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED (or recruitment cancelled). Review of
applications to begin December 15, 2000. Applications, required
documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Search Committee
Department of Linguistics
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-1004

In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under
federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in
which a diverse population can learn, live and work, in an atmosphere of
tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of
each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background,
political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.  An
EEO/AA Employer.





--
Peace,

John

El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz:  Benito Juarez
(Peace is the respect of others' rights.)
No justice, no peace:  Malcom X
If we are able to transform a world which we did not make,
surely we can transform the world which we do:  Paulo Freire

John Attinasi, Director of Bilingual Education
Department of Teacher Education
Department of Linguistics
1250 Bellflower Blvd., ED1-65
California State University, Long Beach, CA 90840-2201
Telephone:  562.985.4955 (Dept: -4506)  Fax:  562.985.5733
jattinas at csulb.edu
http://www.csulb.edu/~jattinas/
BCLAD in Querétro, México:
http://www.gateway.calstate.edu/CSUIENET/bclad/