LINGUIST List 9.1724

Sat Dec 5 1998

Jobs: Language Development, Theoretical Ling

Editor for this issue: Scott Fults <scottlinguistlist.org>

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  • Marilyn Silva, Language development; Tenure Track at Cal State, Hayward
  • tsj, Theoretical Ling at Beijing Language and Culture University

    Message 1: Language development; Tenure Track at Cal State, Hayward

     Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:10:41 -0800 (PST)
    From: Marilyn Silva <msilva5haywire.csuhayward.edu>
    Subject: Language development; Tenure Track at Cal State, Hayward


    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, HAYWARD FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY _____________________________________________________________________________ Department of Human Development Full Time Tenure-Track Position in Child Development Position Number 99-00 HUMDEV-TT

    The University California State University, Hayward occupies 342 acres in the Hayward hills, overlooking San Francisco Bay. Cal State Hayward's central Bay Area location provides easy access to museums, art galleries, aquariums, planetariums, theaters, concerts, and sports events. Its proximity to both the Pacific Ocean and Sierra Nevada Mountains offers recreational diversion as well as excellent laboratories for educational studies. The University has approximately 13,000 students with 600 faculty, and a library that contains over one million items, accessible on-line. Organized into four schools--Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Education and Allied Studies; and Science--the University offers bachelor's degrees in 41 fields and master's degrees in 25, as well as special majors. Additional programs lead to teaching and other credentials. CSUH also operates a second campus in nearby Contra Costa County, which provides full instructional support for over 2,500 upper division and graduate students. For more information, visit the University web site at www.csuhayward.edu. Go to Academic Departments and click on Schools & Departments.

    The Department of Human Development Focusing on the development of human beings from birth through old age, the interdisciplinary Department of Human Development prepares students to work with people of all ages in a culturally diverse society. Through large lectures, small seminars, projects, and the Internet, students develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, empathy, and team building. The Department has 6 full-time faculty, including one joint appointment with Women's Studies, and approximately 400 majors.

    Duties of the Position The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in child development, cognitive development, language acquisition, and the child and the family and community. In addition, he/she will participate in interdisciplinary team-teaching and engage in interdisciplinary dialog. All faculty are expected to participate in committees involving campus governance and to engage in student advising. The typical teaching load is three 4-unit courses per quarter for three quarters. Human Development has several 3-unit courses that the successful applicant may teach. Teaching assignments at California State University, Hayward include courses at both the Hayward and Contra Costa campuses.

    Rank and Salary Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

    Date of Appointment: September 1, 1999.

    Qualifications Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in any of the disciplines that study childhood and the development of children. They must have expertise in some aspect or area of child development (e.g. social, cultural, cognitive, psychological, linguistic, ethnic minority family structures, under-represented and ethnic minority children, etc). In addition, candidates must be able to work in a team-teaching, interdisciplinary environment, and to teach and advise adult students of all ages from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Practical experience in teaching, collaborative learning, distance learning, and small group dynamics is highly desirable.

    To be recommended for tenure the candidate must demonstrate satisfactory performance in the areas of teaching; research, scholarship, and/or creative activities; service to the university, the profession, and the community.

    Application Deadline Review of applications will begin on January 4, 1999. The position will be considered open until filled. Please submit a letter of application; a complete and current vita; graduate transcripts, copies of major publications, and three letters of recommendation to:

    Dr. Rainer Bauer, Chair Department of Human Development California State University, Hayward 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard. Hayward, CA 94542-3051 Office Phone: 510-885-3076 Office FAX: 510-885-3071 E-mail rbauercsuhayward.edu Departmental web site: www.csuhayward.edu/ALSS/ALSS/hdev

    Note: California State University, Hayward hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

    CSUH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

    Message 2: Theoretical Ling at Beijing Language and Culture University

     Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 15:17:22 +0800
    From: tsj <tsjblcu.edu.cn>
    Subject: Theoretical Ling at Beijing Language and Culture University




    The College of Culture of Beijing Language and Culture University invites ap plication for permanent teaching positions at BLCU. The successful candidate will have an earned PhD in Linguistics, bilingual in Chinese and English, able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theoretical linguistics a nd general linguistics for students majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Foreig n Language. Other course offerings may include translation, interpretation, cross-cultural communication, etc. Interested persons may submit CV, and the names, addresses, phone numbers of three references to:

    Tian Shanji, Associate Dean College of Culture Beijing Language and Culture University No 15 Xueyuan Lu Haidian, Beijing P. R. China 100083

    E-mail: sjhblcu.edu.cn

    This advertisement is especially directed at Chinese citizens of the age of 40 or younger.