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Specialist in Less Commonly Taught Modern Languages

Michigan State University seeks to the fill the position of Academic
Specialist
for the Less Commonly Taught Modern Languages (LCTLs). This is a full-time,
annual year appointment in the Department of Linguistics and Languages
starting
August 16, 2000 or as soon thereafter as possible. The initial appointment
will
run through August 15, 2001 and is renewable annually for up to three years,
contingent on funding. Further renewals will be possible, based on need and
accomplishments. Salary is competitive. The holder of this position will
coordinate and promote the teaching of LCTLs, both in languages already taught
at MSU, such as Polish, Amharic, and Hebrew, and in new languages to be added,
such as Tagalog, Hindi, Ojibwa, and Mayan. Duties and responsibilities include
research and development of models and templates for the teaching of LCTLs;
support of faculty and programs involved with LCTLs in various units on
campus;
coordinating the teaching of LCTLs; and monitoring native-speaker tutors
assisting in the teaching of LCTLs. Applicants must have an M.A. or Ph.D. in
Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a foreign language and
literature;
native or near-native ability in at least one foreign language; and
familiarity
with computer applications. Applicants should send a letter, curriculum vita,
and the names of three references to Prof. George Peters, Chair, Department of
Linguistics and Languages, Wells Hall A-615, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824-1027. Consideration of applications will begin June 1, 2000
and continue until the position is filled. MSU is an AA--EOE institution.
Women
and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities
may request and receive reasonable accommodation.