LINGUIST List 9.323

Thu Mar 5 1998

Jobs: ESL, TESOL, Syntax

Editor for this issue: Martin Jacobsen <martylinguistlist.org>

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  • Alexis Copeland, ESL-MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTL STUDIES
  • Alexis Copeland, TESOL-Monterey Institute of Intl Studies
  • Peter Avery, Syntax-York University, Toronto

    Message 1: ESL-MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTL STUDIES

     Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 17:11:26 -0800
    From: Alexis Copeland <alexismbay.net>
    Subject: ESL-MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTL STUDIES


    English as a Second Language: Program Head, English Studies at the Assistant or Associate Professor Level (1/3 administration, 2/3 teaching).

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Qualifications include: (1) Ph.D. or equivalent in Application Linguistics, TESOL, or closely related field; (2) expertise in teaching graduate level EAP courses (all skill areas); (3) program administration experience; (4) strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills. Capacity to contribute to the MATESOL/TFL curriculum highly desirable. This is a regular appointment with increasing contract length up to five years (renewable).

    APPLICATION INFORMATION:

    Submit cover letter, CV, two letters of reference, course evaluations, and syllabi to:

    Search Committee - English Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies 425 Van Buren Street Monterey CA 93940

    The Monterey Institute of International Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applications from all qualified candidates.

    Position open until filled; preference given to applications received by March 15 at the above address or March 17-21 at the TESOL Convention.

    Message 2: TESOL-Monterey Institute of Intl Studies

     Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 17:04:04 -0800
    From: Alexis Copeland <alexismbay.net>
    Subject: TESOL-Monterey Institute of Intl Studies


    Visiting Professor, TESOL/TFL Program, MIIS, Monterey, CA

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    (1) Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Second-Language Acquisition, or a closely related field; (2) Demonstrated excellence in teaching at least three of the following at graduate level: sociolinguistics, second langauge acquisition, methods of language teaching, curriculum design, introduction to linguisitics, language testing, educational research methods, and pedagogical grammar. Other teaching areas may be helpful (e.g., training teacher supervisors and/or teacher educators); (3) Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with colleagues and students. ABD with extensive graduate-level teaching experience, and/or international teacher training may be considered.

    STARTING DATE: Mid-August, 1998

    SALARY and BENEFITS:

    Nine-month position includes full benefits (medical, dental, long-term disability, vision). Salary depends upon qualifications.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching, advising, outreach required. May be renewed yearly. Specialty in Methods, Sociolinguistics, Second Langauge Acquisition and/or Structure of English preferred.

    APPLICATION INFORMATION:

    Submit cover letter, CV, two letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and relevant graduate-level syllabi for courses you have taught to:

    Search Committee - TESOL/TFL Monterey Institute of International Studies 425 Van Buren Street Monterey CA 93940

    The Monterey Institute of International Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applications from all qualified candidates.

    Position open until filled. Preference given to applications received by March 15, 1998, at the above address or March 17-21 at the TESOL Convention.

    Message 3: Syntax-York University, Toronto

     Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 16:32:30 -0500 (EST)
    From: Peter Avery <paveryyorku.ca>
    Subject: Syntax-York University, Toronto


    York University, Toronto, Canada seeks applicants for a one year contractully limited position in linguistics.

    The position is subject to budgetary approval by the University.

    Qualifications: Ph.D., or ABD with an expected thesis completion date prior to September 1, 1998; strong research record, publications and demonstrated teaching ability. We are seeking a versatile candidate whose primary area of expertise is in the area of syntax. The Linguistics Programme at York offers a broad range of courses and encompasses a variety of interests and theoretical approaches. Consequently, in addition to teaching syntax at the undergraduate level, the successful candidate will have competence in and be prepared to teach in one or more of the following areas: phonology, second language acquisition and discourse analysis.

    Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and arrange to have three letters of recommendation and copies of peer and student teaching evaluations sent to: Professor Barry Miller, Acting Chair, Department of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, York University, 4700 Keele Street, North York, Ontario M3J 1P3. If requested to do so, candidates should be prepared to submit samples of scholarly work. York University is implementing a policy of employment equity including affirmative action for women. Deadline for applications: April 15, 1998.