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| Title | Job: Chair of the Department of Language and Foreign Studies, American University |
| Body | The Department of Language and Foreign Studies of American University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Language and Foreign Studies, to begin in the fall semester, 2011. Specialization: open, but the successful candidate will have expertise in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Latin American studies, and/or Comparative Literature. Professor or Associate Professor rank required. Responsibilities: Chairing the Department of Language and Foreign Studies, which entails strategic planning, development of emergent areas of expertise, faculty and staff management, coordination of interdisciplinary activities, assistance with curriculum building and securing external funding. Teaching two courses per year in the applicant’s general field. Maintaining an active and productive research agenda. Candidates should possess an outstanding record of scholarship; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; experience as department chair or program director; the ability to lead the department in developing and implementing a compelling vision for its research, education and service programs. Salary commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a dossier by mailing CV, three letters of recommendation and a letter of interest indicating whether or not attending the 2010 MLA convention, to Chair Search Committee, Department of Language and Foreign Studies, American University, Washington DC, 20016-8045. Review of applications will begin on 1 November, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. American University is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Israeli, A. [SEELANGS] Job ad, department chair. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@bama.ua.edu, 13 Sep 2010). |
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| Inputdate | 2010-09-19 07:28:55 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2010-09-19 07:28:55 |
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| Publishdate | 2010-09-20 00:00:00 |
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