27 November: fyi -- language teaching methodology, Ottawa
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for a tenure-track position in Language Teaching Methodology at the
Assistant Professor level starting 1 July 2006. We seek candidates with a
specialization in Language Teaching Methodology and an interest in spoken
academic discourse. A major part of the job duties for this position will
involve teaching on, and coordination of, the School's Certificate program
in TESL. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in the
undergraduate and graduate programs, supervise graduate students, and
develop a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed
publications. A Ph.D. and significant evidence of ability in research and
teaching are required. Applicants must also hold a certificate in TESL and
offer at least five years classroom experience in TESL and at least three
years classroom experience in teacher education.
The School is a research-intensive academic unit with strong undergraduate
degree programs in applied and theoretical linguistics, a certificate
program in TESL, and a well-known graduate program. The MA in Applied
Language Studies has streams in the teaching and acquisition of additional
languages, and in writing and literacy studies. A Ph.D. is currently
proposed in Applied Language Studies. The School also teaches credit
courses in academic English and both European and Non-European languages,
and runs a non-credit ESL program and a language testing unit. For further
information, see http://www.carleton.ca/slals.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The applications of
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Carleton
University is committed to equality of employment for women, Aboriginal
peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Persons from
these groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
The position is subject to budgetary approval. Applications should be
submitted to the address below. Letters of application should be accompanied
by a curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three referees, and a
concise dossier that includes two samples of scholarly work and written
evidence of teaching effectiveness, preferably including a teaching
portfolio. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2006.
Address for Applications:
Desmond Allison, Director
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Carleton University
215 Paterson Hall
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
Canada
Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2006
Contact Information:
Professor Desmond Allison
Email: desmond_allison@carleton.ca
Phone: (613) 520-2600, Ext. 6684
Fax: (613) 520-6641
Website: http://www.carleton.ca/slals
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