LINGUIST List 30.4219

Wed Nov 06 2019

Jobs: Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Editor for this issue: Becca Morris <beccalinguistlist.org>

Date: 05-Nov-2019
From: Matsumoto <karenmathawaii.edu>
Subject: Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
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University or Organization: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Department: LLL/Second Language Studies
Job Location: Hawaii, USA
Web Address: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/
Job Title: Asst Prof (SL Acquisition & Multicultural Learning & Development (pos. #84186))

Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition


Description:

Title: Assistant Professor, with specialization in second language acquisition and multilingual learning and development
Position number: 84186
Hiring Unit: Second Language Studies/ College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature
Location: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Date Posted: 11/5/2019
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins 12/6/2019
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications & experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: To begin Fall 2020. Contingent upon position clearance and availability of funding.

The Department of Second Language Studies offers a BA, an MA and a PhD in Second Language Studies as well as an Advanced Graduate Certificate. The University of Hawai‘i is a Carnegie "very high research activity university" with a strong orientation to the Asia-Pacific region. The University supports interdisciplinary initiatives within and across departments and colleges, and places a high value on extramural funding. It also values research that addresses locally-relevant issues and local populations in Hawai‘i.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
focused on the area of second language acquisition and
multilingual learning and development.
- Teach in other areas of the Department's curriculum as
appropriate.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Engage in research in second language acquisition and
multilingual learning and development in social settings.
- Undertake service to the Department, College and the
University.

Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent degree in second language studies, applied linguistics, or a closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; applicants must be at least ABD at time of application, and evidence must be provided that all requirements for the degree will be completed by August 2020.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out research in the applicant's major area of specialization, as evidenced by publications.
- Demonstrated success in teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially.

Desirable Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in corpus linguistics, and/or language learning and development across the lifespan in multilingual populations such as (but not limited to) immigrants and heritage language learners, beyond traditional classrooms, including naturalistic settings.

To Apply:
Follow the application link provided below and click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents:
- A single pdf document that includes a cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests and experience, names and contact information of three referees, a CV, a research statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy;
- No more than three sample publications;
- Copies of graduate course transcripts (however official transcripts required upon hire).

Inquiries:
Dr. Graham V. Crookes, Chair, Search Committee; 808-956-6046; slschairhawaii.edu

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: slschairhawaii.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://tinyurl.com/y5nopgm2
Contact Information:
Chair Graham Crookes
Email: crookeshawaii.edu
Phone: (808)956-6046
Fax: (808)956-2802

Page Updated: 06-Nov-2019