--- Forwarded Message from Robert Summers <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: Robert Summers <[log in to unmask]> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >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 ************************************************************************* 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) *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************