15.3113, Jobs: Spanish/Applied Ling: Asst Prof, U of Alberta

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Subject: 15.3113, Jobs: Spanish/Applied Ling: Asst Prof, U of Alberta

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Date: 04-Nov-2004
From: Dolores Wohland < dolores.wohland at ualberta.ca >
Subject: Spanish/Applied Ling/L2 Acquisition: Asst Prof, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada


	
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Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 21:55:16
From: Dolores Wohland < dolores.wohland at ualberta.ca >
Subject: Spanish/Applied Ling/L2 Acquisition: Asst Prof, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada


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
Phone: (780) 492 - 1997
Fax: (780) 492 - 9106
Website: http://www.mlcs.ca

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