32.3977, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish Heritage Language & Linguistics, Indiana University Bloomington

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LINGUIST List: Vol-32-3977. Fri Dec 17 2021. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 32.3977, Jobs: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish Heritage Language & Linguistics, Indiana University Bloomington

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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:10:08
From: Laura Gurzynski-Weiss [lgurzyns at indiana.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Spanish Heritage Language & Linguistics, Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA

 
University or Organization: Indiana University Bloomington 
Department: Spanish & Portuguese
Job Location: Indiana, USA 
Web Address: https://spanport.indiana.edu/index.html
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish Heritage Language & Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics
OAA#: 22112-13

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Indiana University, Bloomington,
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant
Professor in Spanish Heritage Language & Linguistics to begin in the fall of
2022. Specifically, we seek to hire an outstanding researcher and teacher
whose plan of inquiry uses current approaches in linguistics to further our
understanding of Spanish as a heritage language in the United States. The
successful applicant will maintain an active research profile in any area of
linguistics, provide collaborative expertise on our newly formed three-course
Spanish heritage language sequence, and be able to teach undergraduate-level
Spanish heritage language courses, undergraduate-level courses in Spanish
linguistics (e.g., Bilingualism in the US, Acquisition of Spanish,
Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics) and graduate-level courses in the
applicant’s areas of research specialization (open, provided the applicant be
able to teach the aforementioned courses). Additional professional duties
include active mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and providing
service to the Department and University, especially to support heritage
students of Spanish. A Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics or similar field is
required at time of appointment. Experience using experimental approaches to
linguistic analysis, developing heritage language courses, teacher training,
heritage language course materials creation, and community-based learning
experience is highly desirable.
 
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a
diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. We are
especially interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal
opportunity in higher education through their research, pedagogical
leadership, and service.
 
Applicants should apply online via the application link below, including: 
 - a cover letter; 
 - CV; 
 - statements on research and teaching; 
 - statement on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the
classroom; 
 - writing sample; 
 - contact information for three letters of reference.
 
H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position. Review of applications
will begin January 10, 2022 and will remain open until the position is filled.
Queries can be sent to Professor Laura Gurzynski-Weiss (lgurzyns at indiana.edu),
Chair of the Search Committee. 

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and
a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana
University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected
veteran status.



Application Deadline: 10-Jan-2022 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/12137 
Contact Information:
	Professor & DUS Laura Gurzynski-Weiss 
	Email: lgurzyns at indiana.edu 


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