--- Forwarded Message from Otmar K. E. Foelsche --- >Date: 11 Apr 2000 13:12:24 EDT >From: Otmar K. E. Foelsche >Subject: Position Available at MSU >To: LLTI-Editor --- Forwarded Message from Cathy Fields <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:26:36 -0400 >To: [log in to unmask] >From: Cathy Fields <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Position Available at MSU >Sender: [log in to unmask] >Precedence: list >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] 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.