27.35, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Florida International University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-27-35. Mon Jan 04 2016. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 27.35, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Florida International University

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Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:10:32
From: Charlene Brown [browncha at fiu.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Florida International University, Florida, USA

University or Organization: Florida International University 
Department: Modern Languages
Job Location: Florida, USA 
Web Address: http://languages.fiu.edu
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offer more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes $9.8 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU @ I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes p
 articipating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

The Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish Applied Linguistics, beginning in Fall 2016.  A Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics is required and must be in-hand by August 19, 2016. The selected candidate will teach courses in Spanish language and linguistics, including graduate courses in our MA and PhD programs, and contribute to the pedagogical training of language instructors and graduate teaching assistants as needed.  We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and research.  The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to service as appropriate for the rank of appointment and take a leading role in the Spanish undergraduate program.  Familiarity with digital literacies, multimedia, and technology, and the ability to teach Translation are pluses.  

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID (44782000) at the application website below.  They must attach a cover letter discussing both teaching and research interests, Curriculum Vitae, sample syllabi, an article-length writing sample, and unofficial transcripts, in a single pdf file.  Candidates will be requested to provide three letters of references upon submission of application. To receive full consideration, applications and requested materials are required.  Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2016 and will continue until position is filled. Send inquiries to Dr. Santiago Juan-Navarro, Chair of Spanish Search Committee: navarros at fiu.edu or call 305-348-2823.  For more information on the FIU Department of Modern Languages, visit http://languages.fiu.edu

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

Application Deadline: 01-May-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://facultycareers.fiu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Program Assistant Charlene Brown 
	Email: browncha at fiu.edu 
	Phone: 305-348-2852 

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