29.3779, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, West Virginia University

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Subject: 29.3779, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, West Virginia University

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Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:18:04
From: Susan Braidi [susan.braidi at mail.wvu.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, West Virginia University, USA

 
University or Organization: West Virginia University 
Department: Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Job Location: West Virginia, USA 
Web Address: http://worldlanguages.wvu.edu
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Applied Linguistics/TESOL
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TESOL; Second Language Studies


Description:

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics at West Virginia
University (https://worldlanguages.wvu.edu/) invites applications for a
9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied
Linguistics/TESOL beginning August 2019. Responsibilities include teaching
graduate and undergraduate classes in Applied Linguistics/TESOL with a typical
teaching load of 2-3, as well as an active research agenda. 

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Applied
Linguistics, Second Language Studies, or a closely related field by the time
of appointment (ABDs with a clear graduation trajectory prior to the start
date are welcome to apply); expertise in appropriate research methods;
excellent teaching skills and university-level teaching ability; abilities in
course and program development, including online course development; ability
to maintain an active research program; and excellent communication skills in
English with experience in at least one additional language. 
 
The department offers M.A. degree programs in Spanish, Linguistics, and TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), enrolling approximately
60-70 full-time graduate students from around the world, with the majority of
those holding teaching assistantships. We also offer B.A.s and minors in a
range of programs, including French, German, Spanish, Chinese Studies, Italian
Studies, Latin American Studies, Russian Studies, and Slavic and East European
Studies. Additionally, we offer minors in Foreign Literature/Culture in
Translation, Japanese Studies, Arabic Studies, Linguistics, and TESOL. Our
faculty is actively engaged in education abroad programs, and we have a long
history of collaborating with other WVU colleges, departments, and programs.
 
WVU is a comprehensive land-grant university that enrolls 29,000 students. It
is classified as “highest research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation. The
Morgantown campus is situated along the Monongahela River and Rail Trail and
within 10 miles of Cooper’s Rock State Forest, and is within easy traveling
distance of Washington, D.C. to the east, Pittsburgh, PA., to the north, and
Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, to the west. Morgantown is a safe, inclusive,
and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive
environment for developing a visible and productive career. WVU also offers a
Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job
search, and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment
Consortium (https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv).
 
To apply, please visit the application link provided below and upload: 
- A letter of application outlining your interest in, and qualifications for,
the position; 
- Your curriculum vitae; 
- Graduate transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable); and 
- A professional, single-authored writing sample. 

In addition, have at least three professional recommendation letters sent to
WLLLSearch at mail.wvu.edu. Additional materials might be requested of finalists.
Applications will be processed until the position is filled but those received
by November 12, 2018 will receive priority consideration. For further
information, contact Susan Braidi, chair of the search committee, at
susan.braidi at mail.wvu.edu.
 
WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all
qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans.



Application Deadline: 07-Dec-2018 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://bit.ly/2NeI7KB 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Susan Braidi 
	Email: susan.braidi at mail.wvu.edu 


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