27.459, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh

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Subject: 27.459, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh

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Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:15:13
From: Alan Juffs [juffs at pitt.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer in English as a Second Language
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Linguistics at the University of
Pittsburgh seeks applications for one position of Lecturer in English as a
Second Language. The initial contract begins on September 1, 2016 and runs
through April 30, 2017.

Qualification Requirements: PhD in Applied Linguistics or TESOL. At least
three years post-MA teaching experience, with a requirement for expertise in
English for Academic Purposes. Administrative experience, expertise in
testing, and experience preparing International Teaching Assistants is an
advantage. Some overseas teaching experience is also desirable. The position
will involve responsibility for teaching 2-3 classes in the Department’s
for-credit ESL programs per semester, with contact hours not exceeding 9 hours
per week. The administrative duties will include supervising some ESL course
curricula, instruction of ITAs and supervision of part-time instructors. The
person will also be asked to assist with other smaller administrative tasks,
including test administration and placement.

Salary and benefits: Access to Pitt's retirement program and full medical
benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Apply at the application website below by providing a letter of application, a
current CV, a teaching statement, measurements of teaching effectiveness and
three letters of recommendation. Questions about the position may be made to
Professor Alan Juffs (email below). Deadline: February 22, 2016. Women and
members of minority groups that are underrepresented in academia are
especially encouraged to apply. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 22-Feb-2016 

Web Address for Applications: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MTQ0 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Alan Juffs 
	Email: juffs at pitt.edu 
	Phone: 412-624-5900 

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