LINGUIST List 8.565

Tue Apr 22 1997

Jobs: Japanese instructor, Applied Lx

Editor for this issue: T. Daniel Seely <seelylinguistlist.org>

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Message 1: Japanese Instructor

Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 19:12:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: MAKI <MAKISALEM.WVNET.EDU>
Subject: Japanese Instructor

The Department of Japanese Studies of Salem-Teikyo University invites applications for a one year position as a Japanese instructor, beginning August, 1997. Responsibilities include teaching 6 modules (24 credit hours). We are seeking a person who can teach undergraduate Japanese language courses for non-native Japanese. Applicants must have native fluency in Japanese and a Master's degree in the relevant fields. Yaruki no aru kata, mattemasu! (This year 6 students passed Level 3 of the Japanese Proficiency Test provided by the Japan Foundation, and 3 students passed the initial screening for the 1998-1999 Mombushoo scholarship.) Send a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, and names of three current references to:

Hideki Maki Department of Japanese Studies Salem-Teikyo University Salem, WV 26426-0500 U.S.A. Tel: 304-782-5587 Fax: 304-782-5543 E-Mail: makisalem.wvnet.edu You don't have to send us letters of recommendation. Salem-Teikyo University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Message 2: Jobs in HONG KONG

Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 16:36:09 +0800
From: Kenneth R. Rose <ENKROSEcityu.edu.hk>
Subject: Jobs in HONG KONG

- ---- Senior Posts, Department of English, City University of Hong Kong

Two senior posts are available in the Department of English at the City University of Hong Kong, which is one of the eight tertiary institutions funded by the Hong Kong Government, and has a student population of over 17,000. The Department of English has over 40 academic staff and is recognized as one of the leading departments of its kind in the region. A strong research program has been developed and there are over 40 funded research projects in progress in the areas of applied linguistics, discourse analysis, TESL, and communication studies. The Department offers a BA (Hons) and an MA in TESL, and a BA (Hons) in English for Professional Communication. An MA in Communication and Multimedia Technologies is being planned to start in September 1998. In addition there are research degree students on MPhil and PhD programs.

1 Professor (Salary: not less than HK$90,380 per month. US$1=HK$7.8):

Applicants should have specializations related to several of the disciplines in the department, which include TESL, media and communication studies, discourse analysis, and ESP. The successful candidate will have an international reputation for scholarship with a strong publications record, and will be expected to provide effective academic leadership. Substantial relevant experience in a senior academic post is highly desirable. The appointee may be offered a concurrent appointment as Head of Department.

2 Professor (Salary range: HK$66,055 - $87,755 per month. US$1=KH$7.8):

The appointee will be responsible for providing academic leadership in ESL teacher education. Applicants should have a doctorate in applied linguistics, TESL, or a related area, with substantial relevant teaching experience and a strong record of research and publication.

Further information is available on the University's home page http://www.cityu.edu.hk or the University's listserver accessed by E-mail at "pomailctylnk.cityu.edu.hk", or from Dr. Andrew Taylor, acting head of department, at entaylorcityu.edu.hk.

Applications, with a current resume and the names and addresses of three academic referees, should be sent to the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong by 3 May 1997.