26.887, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Academic Director, Simon Fraser University

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Subject: 26.887, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Academic Director, Simon Fraser University

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Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:27:33
From: Devi Pabla [devi_pabla at sfu.ca]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Academic Director, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada

University or Organization: Simon Fraser University 
Department: Faculty of Education
Job Location: British Columbia, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.sfu.ca/education.html
Job Title: Academic Director, Centre for English Language Learning, Teaching, & Research
Job Rank: Academic Director; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Simon Fraser University

Academic Director Position for the Centre for English Language Learning,
Teaching, and Research

Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Education seeks applications for an
experienced senior academic to assist in the establishment of an important new
Centre. The Centre for English Language Learning, Teaching, and Research
(CELLTR) is a new initiative which will provide SFU students, staff, and
faculty with services that support them with learning and teaching in SFU’s
multilingual environment. The term of appointment is two years with an
opportunity for extension and will begin at the earliest availability of the
successful applicant with an anticipated start on Sept. 1, 2015. Applicants at
the Associate or Full Professor level are invited to apply. Academic rank and
salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants for the Academic Director position should hold a doctorate in
applied linguistics or education with specific attention to teaching English
as an additional language. For this senior leadership position, the successful
applicant will have an established program of research in post-secondary
English language learning and teaching, and administrative experience in a
Language/Learning Centre, as well as senior administrative management
experience. He/she will be a proven leader in the conceptual design and
administration of English language services and support at the post-secondary
level.

The goal of CELLTR is to deliver and promote a comprehensive range of English
language learning and teaching supports through:

- Research
- Curricular academic English language supports
- Co-curricular English language supports (includes advising, consulting,
social supports)
- Supports for faculty and staff working in this multilingual environment.

Deadline for applications is March 31, 2015. For application procedures and
more details about this posting please visit the application website below.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens
and permanent residents will be given priority consideration. Simon Fraser
University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from
all qualified women, men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and
persons with disabilities. The positions are subject to availability of
funding and final approval by the SFU Board of Governors.

Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.sfu.ca/education/work-with-us.html 
Contact Information:
	Devi Pabla 
	Email: devi_pabla at sfu.ca 
	Phone: 778-782-3001 
	Fax: 778-782-4576 

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