26.4071, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Georgetown University

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Subject: 26.4071, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Georgetown University

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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:04:06
From: Lourdes Ortega [lourdes.ortega at georgetown.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Georgetown University, District of Columbia, USA

University or Organization: Georgetown University 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.georgetown.edu/
Job Title: Applied Linguistics: Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington DC invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Linguistics at the Assistant Professor or recently-promoted Associate Professor level. The ideal candidate will have significant training/experience in one or more key areas of applied linguistics, such as second language acquisition, research methods, psycholinguistics, educational linguistics, bi/multilingualism, language assessment and evaluation, or language pedagogy. We are especially interested in candidates who can augment and complement the existing strengths in applied linguistics at Georgetown University and who have a strong record of research (commensurate with rank) and promise of continued scholarly productivity. The successful candidate will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service and will be committed to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in applied linguistics 
 topics within the area(s) of expertise. 

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track). 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; full-time academic year (9-month) salary; excellent benefits.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or related field. Degree must be conferred by the time of appointment. Demonstrated record of research in applied linguistics. Demonstrated record of independent teaching in languages and/or applied linguistics at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications: Scholarly productivity as demonstrated by publications in the field of applied linguistics. Demonstrated excellence in teaching applied linguistics at the university level. Some proficiency in language(s) other than English. Experience in mentoring doctoral students.

Position Available: Appointment begins August 1, 2016. 

To Apply: Applications must include 1) a cover letter stating interest and suitability for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) 1-3 representative publications, 4) the names and full contact information of three referees who will submit confidential letters of recommendation directly by email to the application email below. Complete application materials must be submitted via email to: Mr. Conor Sinclair (email below). Please send application materials as PDF files in a zipped folder with the applicant’s name.  For applications and letters of recommendation, the words Applied Linguistics Search and the applicant's name should appear in the subject line.  Applications should be addressed to: Applied Linguistics Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, Georgetown University, 1437 37th Street NW, Box 571051, Poulton Hall 250, Washington, DC 20057-1051, USA. Inquiries about the search can be sent to the co-chairs, Alison Mackey (mackeya at georgetown.edu) and Lourdes Ortega (lourde
 s.ortega at georgetown.edu). 

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete - including letters of recommendation received - by this date. The position will remain open until filled.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

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

Email Address for Applications: conor.sinclair at georgetown.edu 
Contact Information:
	Professor Lourdes Ortega 
	Email: lourdes.ortega at georgetown.edu 

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