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>From: Robert Summers <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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>Subject: USF prof SLA and IT job posting
>Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:52:15 -0400
Dear All,
Here is a job announcement from the University of South Florida in
Tampa. They offer a PhD program in SLA and Instructional Technology.
Its a nice place with some good colleagues.
Robert Summers
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University of South Florida
College of Education
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #3415
Associate/Full Professor in SECOND LANGUAGE Education
The University of South Florida is a national research university with
over 45,000 students and has one of the largest, most highly regarded
urban Colleges of Education in the country. Approximately 4,500
students
are enrolled in the College in bachelor's, master's, Ph.D., Ed.D., and
Ed.S. degree programs. The College is accredited by the National
Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and is rated in the top
20% of graduate schools of education in US News and World Report. The
College contributed significantly to the over $310 million in external
funding generated during 2005-06 by the University of South Florida, and
to the University's national and international agenda through research,
teaching, and engagement with the schools/community. It is housed in a
$22 million state-of-the-art wireless education facility.
The Department of Secondary Education at the University of South Florida
is seeking a scholar/educator in second language education for
appointment
to a tenure track position effective August 6, 2008.
The Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology (SLA/IT)
Ph.D. program is a unique interdisciplinary degree offered through both
the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences. Regarded
as a model with respect to its innovative design, curriculum, and
delivery, SLA/IT offers its graduates mentoring, expertise, and
opportunity to enter the fields of SLA, instructional technology,
teacher
education, applied linguistics, and foreign language teaching.
Additional
information about the program is available at
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/slait/
Responsibilities: Teach graduate level courses in the field of second
language acquisition (SLA) and conduct research in the field of SLA;
actively participate in the leadership of the Ph.D. program in Second
Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology (SLAIT); teach foreign
language/ESOL education courses and/or courses in the World Languages
Department; engage in the professional affairs of organizations
appropriate to the field; advise students; network with schools and
districts; participate in program management, and governance in the
department, college, and university. A courtesy appointment in the World
Languages Department may also be possible.
Qualifications:
Required--
* Earned doctorate in second language acquisition, foreign language
education, or closely related field;
* university record commensurate with appointment at the Associate or
Full
Professor level according to USF's standards
(http://files.acad.usf.edu/facprogdev/5464.pdf);
* experience teaching in the area of second language studies;
* excellent communication skills in English;
* proficiency in at least one foreign language;
* established record of research activity which indicates systematic
inquiry and scholarship related to education;
* documented success in college-level teaching.
Preferred--
* Experience in attracting external funding;
* experience in program administration; service on doctoral dissertation
committees;
* demonstrated expertise with contemporary instructional technologies
* experience with distance learning;
* interest in interdisciplinary teaching innovations with other subject
areas;
* evidence of collaborative abilities;
* involvement in the affairs of appropriate professional organizations;
* community involvement and successful foreign language teaching
experience in K-12 settings.
Salary: Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
To Apply: Applications must be received by December 7, 2007. Complete
application requires a portfolio, including but not limited to, a letter
of application (addressing search criteria listed above as well as a
statement indicating prior experiences, personal attributes, skills or
other relevant information that qualifies the applicant for the
position),
vita, three letters of recommendation with referees' contact details, a
sample of scholarly work, and a copy of university transcripts. Please
specify position #3415.
Submit application to:
Dr. Jane Applegate, Chair
C/O Maxine Bland
Second Language Education Search Committee
University of South Florida, EDU162
4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33620-5650
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations,
contact
Maxine Bland at (813) 974-3759 ([log in to unmask]) at least
five
working days in advance of need.
Robert Summers
Coordinator of Language Technologies and Infrastructure
University at Albany
HU 238
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
518-442-4153 (office)
518-442-4111 (fax)
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