22 December: fyi -- EFL, Armenia

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Pending the availability of funds, the Dept. of English Programs (DEP) of the
American University of Armenia (AUA) has an opening for an Applied Linguist at
the Sr. Lecturer or Asst Prof. Level beginning in May, 2005 (or as soon
thereafter as possible). A Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a
second/foreign language, or Language Education is required along with experience
in teaching applied linguistics courses at the graduate level. Since AUA is an
English-medium university, native or near-native English proficiency is desired.

The appointee will teach the following courses: the structure of English,
discourse grammar of English, academic preparation of CTEFL students, and two
other courses (to be negotiated). S/he will help supervise M.A. theses and work
with others in the Dept to further develop the Center for Research and
Development in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching. S/he will work with
the Dean and Asst Dean to oversee and revise the curriculum of the CTEFL program
.

Compensation will be in the range of $30,000-$35,000 per annum, based on
qualifications and experience. Air transportation to and from Armenia (one
round trip per year) and a housing allowance will be provided. There is no
tenure system at AUA; contracts are offered on an annual basis.

To apply send a letter of application, a C.V., and the names of three referees
who can assess your qualifications for this position by March 10, 2005.
Finalists will be interviewed at the TESOL Convention in San Antonio, March
29-Apr. 1. Be sure to send all of the contact information for your 3 referees
(i.e., e-mail, fax, phone number(s)) to the address below or by fax: (310) 206-5
183.

Please address all e-mail inquiries jointly to celcemurc@aol.com, Dept. Dean,
and ekekejian@aua.am, Dept. Asst. Dean.

Address for Applications:

Professor M. Celce-Murcia
Dean and Chair of the Search Committee
Language Resource Program
1214 Hershey Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
United States of America

Application Deadline: 10-Mar-2005

Contact Information:

Ms. Kathryn Paul
Email: kathryn@humnet.ucla.edu
Phone: 310 825-2510
Website: http://www.aua.am

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