29.3780, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, West Virginia University

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Subject: 29.3780, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, West Virginia University

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Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:24:20
From: Rafael Osuna-Montanez [rafael.osunamontanez at mail.wvu.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, West Virginia University, USA

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

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Spanish


Description:

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics at West Virginia
University (https://worldlanguages.wvu.edu/) invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Linguistics/Spanish
beginning August 2019. The successful candidate will have the following
responsibilities: teaching undergraduate and graduate Spanish language and
content classes (including a language teaching methods class), maintaining an
active research agenda, and coordinating lower-level Spanish language classes,
graduate teaching assistants, and other instructional staff. This position,
which is based on a nine-month contract, requires demonstrated excellence in
university-level teaching; abilities in program development and coordination; 
a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Applied Linguistics, Second Language
Studies/Acquisition, Spanish, 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); ability to maintain an active research program; and
excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish. 

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. 

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
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 an inclusive, safe, 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 the
following documents: 
- A letter of application outlining your interest in, and qualifications for,
the position, including your research agenda; 
- Your curriculum vitae; 
- A teaching and mentoring philosophy; 
- A professional, single-authored writing sample; 
- Syllabus of one teaching methods class; and 
- Graduate(s) transcript (unofficial is acceptable). 

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 Rafael Osuna-Montanez, chair of the search committee, at
rafael.osunamontanez 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/2zLRhuw 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Rafael Osuna-Montanez 
	Email: rafael.osunamontanez at mail.wvu.edu 


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