31.365, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Subject: 31.365, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 06:51:20
From: Amanda Lanier [alanier at msu.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

 
University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Center for Language Teaching Advancement
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://maflt.cal.msu.edu
Job Title: Assistant Prof - Foreign Language Teaching
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; foreign language pedagogy, language teacher development, assessment


Description:

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at Michigan State University invites
applications for a fixed-term faculty position in the Center for Language
Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) that will primarily involve serving as core
faculty in the MA in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) program. The position
is a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a
teaching load of up to 3 courses per semester (Fall, Spring), beginning August
16, 2020.  The initial contract will be for three years and may be renewed,
depending on performance and program needs.

The MAFLT is a well-established distance-based program that educates
in-service and aspiring teachers of over a dozen foreign languages. The
curriculum emphasizes SLA theory, proficiency-based approaches, innovative
technology, and interculturality in foreign language pedagogy. Although the
primary emphasis of this position is excellence in teaching and teacher
development, we encourage additional research, scholarship, and service at and
beyond MSU. While the teaching load for this position is anticipated to be
entirely online, the successful candidate will be expected to be present in
East Lansing in order to play an active role in the faculty community,
participate in relevant faculty and staff meetings, and fulfill
service-related duties. A thorough list of responsibilities is included in the
listing on the MSU HR site. 

Desired Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in applied linguistics, second language studies,
foreign language education, or a related field.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in theory and
research methods associated with applied linguistics and articulate clear and
specific goals for supporting language teacher development. Preference will be
given to applicants with experience in teaching foreign or second languages,
teaching or supervising graduate students, and using a variety of
instructional technologies. Although courses are taught in English,
proficiency in one or more languages other than English is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with North American K-12 foreign language education and experience
living and working in multiple countries are also beneficial.

Applicants will need to submit via the online system: a) a cover letter; b) a
current curriculum vitae (CV); c) a statement of teaching philosophy that
highlights the applicant’s alignment with our desired qualifications (about
1000 words); d) a syllabus for a course you have taught that is relevant to
the MAFLT curriculum OR a proposed syllabus (including course description,
objectives, core texts, major assignments) for a course that could be offered
as an additional Special Topics course; e) a separate statement summarizing
the applicant’s experience with diversity in the classroom and/or in past or
planned research endeavors, any experience mentoring diverse students or
faculty, any experience mentoring diverse students or community outreach
initiatives, and an explanation of how the applicant will advance our goals of
inclusive excellence (about 500 words); f) the names and email addresses of 3
potential referees, who will be contacted if the applicant proceeds to the
next stage of the selection process.
Further supporting materials that demonstrate excellence in teaching,
expertise in instructional technology, research and writing skills, or foreign
language proficiency may also be included.

Review of applications will begin on February 14, 2020. 

Questions about the application process should be directed to the Search
Coordinator, Penny Shanks: shankspe at msu.edu or 517-353-0800. Questions about
the position can be directed to Dr. Amanda Lanier (alanier at msu.edu).



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/503086/assistant-professorfixedterm 
Contact Information:
	Ms. Penny Shanks 
	Email: shankspe at msu.edu 
	Phone: 517-353-0800 


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