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| Title | Turkish Language and Literature Lecturer Position Announcement, Stanford University |
| Body | The Department of Comparative Literature at Stanford University invites applications for a two-year renewable lecturer position in Turkish Language and Literature, beginning September 2010. We are seeking a skilled instructor with a commitment to a proficiency-based approach to language teaching at all levels, and an interest in ongoing professional development in language pedagogy. Responsibilities include teaching six courses per academic year (i.e. 2 courses per academic quarter), developing a Turkish language and culture program, and collaborating with other Stanford units in enhancing Turkic language instruction. The lecturer will teach Turkish language courses as well as courses that draw on modern literary, social, political, cultural and/or sociolinguistic topics related to the Turkish language and that are appropriate to the appointee's research and expertise. Applicants must have: 1) native or near-native fluency in modern Turkish; 2) excellent command of English; 3) extensive experience in teaching modern Turkish as a second language in a college or university environment; 4) an M.A. in Turkish studies or an allied field of the humanities. Ph.D. in the above-mentioned disciplines is highly preferred. A background in literature is an asset. Command of Ottoman Turkish and/or Turkic languages is highly desirable. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, course evaluations (if available) and sample course syllabi to Turkish Language and Literature Search, Stanford University, Department of Comparative Literature, 450 Serra Mall, Pigott Hall, Stanford, CA 94305-2031. Email: minahara@stanford.edu Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applicants from women and members minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions. Review of applications with begin on April 1st, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Keskin-Kozat, B. [LCTL-T] JOB POSTING: Turkish Language and Literature Lecturer Position, Stanford University- Department of Comparative Literature. Less Commonly Taught Language Teachers listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 6 Mar 2010). |
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| Inputdate | 2010-03-08 09:06:08 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2010-03-08 09:06:08 |
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| Publishdate | 2010-03-15 00:00:00 |
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