26.3946, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Subject: 26.3946, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2015 10:46:12
From:  Resources [noemails at jobelephant.com]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz, California, USA

University or Organization: University of California, Santa Cruz 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Applied Linguistics/TESOL Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

University of California, Santa Cruz
Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics
Assistant Professor, Applied Linguistics/TESOL

The Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Linguistics/TESOL at the Assistant Professor level, with a specialization in language assessment, L2 reading, vocabulary acquisition, task-based instruction, or corpus-based L2 pedagogy. The ideal candidate will have significant training in second language acquisition and language pedagogy as well as a strong record of research and promise of continued scholarly productivity. Candidates must have native/near-native proficiency in English and should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching courses in advanced academic English and in applied linguistics. In addition to teaching and research, the successful candidate may also need to help train and supervise graduate student instructors. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We a
 re especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.

This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities.

Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (9-month) basis

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or Second Language Studies. Degree expected to be conferred by June 30, 2016. Demonstrated record of research in applied linguistics. Demonstrated record of independent teaching in ESL/EFL at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications: Scholarly productivity as evidenced by publications in the field of applied linguistics. Demonstrated excellence in teaching advanced academic English and courses in applied linguistics at the university level. Proficiency in a language other than English. Experience in building and/or directing an ESL program.

Position Available: July 1, 2016, instruction begins September 2016. Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2016.

To Apply: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include 1) a statement of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) 1-3 writing samples or publications, 4) three current confidential letters of recommendation, 5) a teaching statement (1 page max), 6) one sample syllabus for an ESL course, and 7) one sample syllabus for an applied linguistics course.

Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at the application website below. 
Refer to Position #JPF00295-16 in all correspondence.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2015. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2016.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo at ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300. Visit the APO website at http://apo.ucsc.edu

Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2015 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/662835 
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