26.4069, Jobs: Portuguese; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma - Norman

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Subject: 26.4069, Jobs: Portuguese; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma - Norman

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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:47:55
From: Dr. Jose Juan Colín [josejuan at ou.edu]
Subject: Portuguese; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma - Norman, Oklahoma, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Oklahoma - Norman 
Job Location: Oklahoma, USA 
Job Title: Tenured Associate Professor of Brazilian Literature and Culture
Job Rank: Associate Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature 

Required Language(s): Portuguese (por)

Description:

University of Oklahoma 
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

Tenured Associate Professor of Brazilian Literature and Culture
 
The University of Oklahoma, a Carnegie Very High Research Institution, is home to the international literary magazine World Literature Today, the South Central Modern Languages Association, the Fred Jones Museum of Art, and the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. Norman, OK has been ranked the 6th best small city in the United States by CNN Money Magazine and offers a wide variety of activities in the arts and athletics. For information about the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, please visit http://modlang.ou.edu/.
 
OU announces a tenured position in 20th and 21st century Brazilian literature and culture. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area, a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in respected venues, a native or near-native command of Portuguese, and a demonstrable commitment to excellence in teaching and program development. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at all levels of the curriculum and develop a minor in Portuguese to complement the programs in Latin American literature and culture. The hire will work in collaboration with the OU in Rio study abroad program, actively recruit students into the new Portuguese minor, and plan and carry out cultural events for student recruitment and retention. Salary and internal research funding opportunities are very competitive.
 
To apply: Please send a dossier, electronically and in hard copy, including: letter of application outlining ideas for creating a successful Portuguese minor, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of five recommenders, two samples of published work, and complete sets of recent teaching evaluations to Dr. Jose Juan Colín, Portuguese Search Chair (email and mailing addresses below). Review of materials will begin November 2, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype; the appointment begins August 16, 2016. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dr. Jose Juan Colín 
	Portuguese Search Chair 
	Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 
	University of Oklahoma, 780 Van Vleet Oval, Room 202 
	Norman, OK 73019 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: josejuan at ou.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Jose Juan Colín 
	Email: josejuan at ou.edu 


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