23.3550, Jobs: Spanish; Socioling: Asst Prof, Occidental College

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Subject: 23.3550, Jobs: Spanish; Socioling: Asst Prof, Occidental College

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Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:52:16
From: Jacquelyn Moon [jacquely at oxy.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Occidental College, California, USA

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University or Organization: Occidental College 
Department: Spanish and French Studies
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://www.oxy.edu/spanish-french-studies
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics; Spanish Linguistics

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

Occidental College announces a new tenure-line position in Spanish
Linguistics at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 16, 
2013. A specialty in sociolinguistics, with a strong theoretical 
background, is preferred. Scholarly and/or pedagogical interest in 
issues of bilingualism, regional variation in Latin American Spanish, 
or language maintenance/attrition in the Spanish-speaking diaspora 
is particularly welcome. Applicants must have the Ph.D., by August 
2013, in an appropriate area of Spanish linguistics, a native or near-
native command of Spanish, and a demonstrable commitment to 
both teaching and scholarship. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach five courses per 
year, including linguistics (both introductory courses and courses in 
area of specialization, in English and Spanish), Spanish language, 
and courses in the college's Core program. Salary will be 
competitive. Applicants should submit a letter of interest 
demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse 
liberal arts environment, and including a statement of teaching 
philosophy, areas of teaching interest, and plans for research;
a curriculum vitae; samples of scholarly work; graduate transcripts; 
three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations if 
available. Please forward materials to the application email below. If 
necessary, hardcopies may be mailed to Dr. Felisa Guillén at the 
mailing address below. All materials must be received by December 
1, 2012. Interviews at the MLA Convention. Receipt of materials will 
be acknowledged by email.

Occidental College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity 
employer. The College is committed to academic excellence in a 
diverse community and to supporting interdisciplinary and 
multicultural academic programs that provide a gifted and diverse 
group of students with an educational experience that prepares them 
for leadership in a pluralistic world. Women and minorities are 
strongly encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dr. Felisa Guillén 
	Department of Spanish and French Studies 
	1600 Campus Rd 
	Los Angeles, CA 90041 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: spanishfrench at oxy.edu 
Contact Information:
	Jacquelyn Moon 
	Email: jacquely at oxy.edu 
	Phone: 323-259-1306 





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