26.4110, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Associate Professor, Boston University School of Education

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Subject: 26.4110, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Associate Professor, Boston University School of Education

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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:03:16
From: Catherine O'Connor [mco at bu.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Associate Professor, Boston University School of Education, Massachusetts, USA

University or Organization: Boston University School of Education 
Department: Language and Literacy Cluster
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: http://www.bu.edu/sed/
Job Title: Associate Professor, Language Education
Job Rank: Associate Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Description:

Job Description

The School of Education at Boston University invites applications for a full‐time, tenured Associate Professor of Language Education, beginning July 1, 2016. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising master’s and doctoral- level students, conducting research in language education/applied linguistics, and providing service to the university and the profession, including building positive relationships with local schools and other departments at Boston University. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a distinct research agenda that makes a significant contribution to school-based language learning, from kindergarten to post-secondary education.

Job Qualifications

The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in linguistics, applied linguistics or a closely related field, and must have a minimum of three years of university-based teaching experience. Applicant must show a strong record of published scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates whose work has included research and practice in second language development or other aspects of language learning and use relevant to school-based teaching and learning, and who have a record of engaging in funded research.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants can apply for this position by submitting the following through the application website below: 

- Cover letter explaining suitability for position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Three letters of references
- 1 to 3 Samples of scholarship

Review of applications begins October 15, 2015 and will continue until position is filled.  Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Catherine O’Connor (email below).  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2015 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6127 
Contact Information:
	Search Committee Chair Catherine O'Connor 
	Email: mco at bu.edu 

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