26.5062, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-5062. Thu Nov 12 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.5062, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York

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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:39:56
From: Eva Chou [Eva.Chou at baruch.cuny.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, New York, USA

University or Organization: Baruch College, City University of New York 
Department: English
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of English, tenure-track
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics 

Description:

The Department of English at Baruch College seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with research and teaching interests in the history of rhetoric; history of literacy, textual and visual; cultural and multilingual rhetorics; and /or Global Englishes. Preferred secondary interests include gender studies, feminism and postfeminism, and/or digital rhetorics and humanities. Strong candidates will maintain a program of active research and scholarly achievement; demonstrate a commitment to developing and teaching new courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including a new MA program in Global Media Cultures; and show potential for faculty leadership and/or program administration in the department.

Baruch College, part of the City University of New York system, enjoys a central Manhattan location with easy access to museums and other cultural venues. U.S. News & World Report ranks Baruch #1 for lowest debt and #4 for ethnic diversity among regional Universities in the North region. Candidates will have the opportunity to design new courses and work with a highly diverse, intellectually curious undergraduate population in one of the largest public, urban university systems in the US.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in English, Comp/Rhet, Applied Linguistics or related field, a record of scholarly research, and demonstrated ability in teaching, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Candidates should provide a cover letter, a CV, a statement of scholarly and teaching interests, including teaching philosophy, and a writing sample. 

COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.  We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY. Application is through the portal at https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=13875&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

STEP ONE  - click on "Apply Now."
To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now". 

STEP TWO - Go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ 
All applicants are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their references at above link. 
Enter the contact information for three (3) references. The online system will automatically send your references a request to submit a letter via the system. Full instructions will be provided. 

Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered. 
If you have any questions, please contact HR at 646-660-6590.

CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of resumes beginning on December 1, 2015.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.  We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2015 (Open until filled)

Contact Information:
	Chair Eva Chou 
	Email: Eva.Chou at baruch.cuny.edu 

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