28.4515, Jobs: General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; morphology; Phonology; Sociolinguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University

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Subject: 28.4515, Jobs: General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; morphology; Phonology; Sociolinguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University

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Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:04:55
From: Jennifer Daly [jndaly at sfsu.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; morphology; Phonology; Sociolinguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University, California, USA

 
University or Organization: San Francisco State University 
Department: Department of English Language and Literature
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://english.sfsu.edu
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor: Phonology; Morphology; Sociolinguistics
Job Rank: Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Morphology; Phonology; Sociolinguistics 


Description:

The Department of English Language and Literature at San Francisco State
University seeks to fill a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position with
an expected start date of January 18, 2018. We are looking for a candidate
whose teaching competencies encompass a wide variety of linguistic
disciplines. The successful candidate will have a desire and ability to teach
a variety of undergraduate courses (see below). Experience with a broad
constituency of undergraduate student desired. A PhD in linguistics or a
related field is required by the start date of appointment.

Responsibilities: Undergraduate teaching in linguistics and communication and
undergraduate advising. Teaching assignment for Spring 2018 will include three
courses:

ENG 422 History of the English Language 
The background, sources, and development of English; examinations of writing
of historical periods of the language.

ENG 424 Phonology and Morphology 
Theories and techniques of phonological and morphological analysis using data
from English and other languages.

AND one section of either:

ENG 210 Oral Communication 
Multilingual Development of skills in listening, speech delivery, and
preparation and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches.

ENG 425 Language in Context 
Introduction to language variation relating to age, ethnicity, gender, region,
class, occupation; language and culture; multilingualism. 

Teaching load for Fall 2018 will include four courses, comprised of some
combination of those listed above. 

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State
University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and descriptions of
their research and teaching interests and experience. Two letters of
recommendation are also required, and the cover letter should include the
names of the two academic references who applicants have asked to send
letters.

All materials must be submitted electronically to the application email below.
PDF files are strongly preferred. The Department will begin evaluating
applications as received and will continue to receive applications until
position is filled; no application materials will be accepted after December
10, 2017. The Department will contact applicants for in-person and/or skype
interviews.

Inquiries on Course Content: Jenny Lederer, Assistant Professor of
Linguistics, lederer at sfsu.edu

San Francisco State University is a member of the CSU system and serves a
diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The
University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human
diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment.
San Francisco State University faculty are expected to be effective teachers
and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research,
scholarship, and/or creative work. Our goal is to attract a world-class and
diverse faculty committed to build a multicultural educational environment.
San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will
be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category. We
strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically
underrepresented groups. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any employment with the CSU.

SF State is a totally smoke-free campus.



Application Deadline: 10-Dec-2017 
	  
Email Address for Applications: engsearch at sfsu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Chair, Department of English Sugie Goen-Salter 
	Email: sgoen at sfsu.edu 


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