28.4112, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Beirut

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Subject: 28.4112, Jobs:  Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Beirut

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Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:24:08
From: Nadia El Cheikh [as_dean at aub.edu.lb]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

 
University or Organization: The American University of Beirut 
Department: The Department of English
Job Location: Beirut, Lebanon 
Web Address: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas
Job Title: Tenure-track faculty position in Language Testing/Assessment
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Testing and Assessment


Description:

The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to
fill a position of tenure-track assistant professor in English language
testing to begin August 15, 2018. 

The successful candidate will be expected to offer undergraduate and graduate
courses in their area of expertise and contribute to curriculum development in
the department’s Language program and assessment. They will have a 50% service
commitment to manage the delivery of quality English language assessment and
contribute to the review of English language proficiency standards and
requirements. This will be done in collaboration with the Office of
Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) and other academic and
administrative units in the University. Experience in the design and
development of language testing materials, the statistical analysis of test
scores, and the process of ongoing test validation is required.

The teaching load is 50% of 3/2 with generous support for junior faculty
research. Applicants should have a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL,
Educational Measurement, or a related field, upon appointment. Appointments
are for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and
advancement. 
 
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, writing sample, and
sample syllabus to the application email address below. In addition,
applicants should arrange for three referees to directly send their
recommendation letters to the same email address. 

For more information on this position, please visit
http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx 

The American University of Beirut is the preeminent liberal arts university in
the Middle East, serving a diverse, multilingual student body. AUB is an equal
opportunity employer.



Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2017 
	  
Email Address for Applications: as_dean at aub.edu.lb 
Contact Information:
	Dean Nadia El Cheikh 
	Email: as_dean at aub.edu.lb 
	Phone: 009611340599 


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