LINGUIST List 9.584

Sat Apr 18 1998

Jobs: Chinese, Applied Linguistics

Editor for this issue: Anita Huang <anitalinguistlist.org>

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  • Feng-hsi Liu, Chinese
  • Graham Thurgood, Applied Linguistics

    Message 1: Chinese

     Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 19:18:24 -0700
    From: Feng-hsi Liu <fliuu.arizona.edu>
    Subject: Chinese


    The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona seeks a full-time lecturer in Chinese language to teach 3 lower-level language courses per semester and to assist in the training & supervision of Graduate Teaching Assistants. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Chinese and good English communication skills. Master's degree or higher and evidence of college-level language teaching experience required. Duties will begin in August, 1998. Application review will begin 4/13/98. To apply, send letter of interest, CV, & 3 letters of reference to: Chair, Chinese Language Search Committee, Dept. of East Asian Studies, Franklin 404. The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. Materials may be faxed to 520-621-1149, with hard copy to follow by mail. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer-M/W/D/V.

    Message 2: Applied Linguistics

     Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:57:22 -0700
    From: Graham Thurgood <grahamtcsufresno.edu>
    Subject: Applied Linguistics


    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS

    POSITION: LECTURESHIP (TEMPORARY POSITION)

    1. Proposed Appointment: Lectureship (temporary position). Initial appointment is for one year. A subsequent appointment to a second or third year may be considered depending upon budget, performance, or programmatic need. 2. Available for the Academic Year: 1998-1999 3. Salary: Placement on the salary schedule is dependent upon academic preparation and professional experience. 4. Teaching load: 12 semester units. 5. Course Level: Undergraduate. 6. Specific Position Characteristics: The successful candidate is expected to participate fully in the teaching, strengthening, and further development of our course offerings. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following areas of specialization: General Linguistics, English Linguistics, and First and Second Language Acquisition. The exact assignment will be dependent upon departmental needs and the background of the individual. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department and school.

    Qualifications: 1. Academic Preparation: The minimum requirement for appointment to this position is a Master's degree in Linguistics. Candidates with an earned doctorate or with ABD status are preferred.

    2. Teaching or Other Professional Experience: Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching a variety of undergraduate courses. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

    Applications: Correspondence, applications, and confidential papers should be sent to:

    Raymond Weitzman, Committee Chair Department of Linguistics California State University, Fresno 5245 N. Backer Avenue M/S 92 Fresno, CA 93740-8001

    Phone: (209) 278-2437 Fax: (209) 278-7299 e-mail: raymondwcsufresno.edu

    FILING DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all application information on file by MAY 1, 1998