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| Title | Professor of Applied Linguistics |
| Body | From: "Christopher J. Hall" UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS, PUEBLA School of Arts and Humanities Department of Languages PROFESSOR OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS The University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico, invites applications for the position of full-time professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Languages. The successful candidate will have a completed Doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics, with a specialisation in psycholinguistics, second language acquisition or teaching, or a related area. She or he will have experience teaching applied linguistics and a second language (English, Spanish, French, or German) at the university level. The position involves two areas of responsibility: (a) teaching applied linguistics in the B.A. in Language and Applied Linguistics and the M.A. in Applied Linguistics programs; and (b) teaching second language courses for undergraduates studying other majors. The distribution of courses assigned from the two areas will vary semesterly according to the needs of the Department. The successful candidate will have published in international forums in their area of specialisation, and will be expected to direct research projects, including student theses. If s/he is not already a member of the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (Mexican National System of Researchers, SNI), s/he will be expected to apply for membership in the first competition announced after his/her appointment. In the language teaching area, s/he will have experience in curriculum design, testing, and teacher training, and will be committed to the consolidation of the relevant language program at the national and international levels. The position requires near-native proficiency in English and, for non-fluent speakers of Spanish, a commitment to achieve professional competence in the language. All official business in the department is conducted in Spanish. The appointment (initially for one year, but renewable) will start in August, 2003, for the Fall semester. Applications will be accepted until June 23, or until the position is filled. Benefits include company car, the possibility of subsidised on-campus housing, and private life and health insurance, as well as those benefits prescribed by law (social security, retirement plan, savings plan, and annual bonus). Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department of Languages offers an M.A. degree in Applied Linguistics, a B.A. degree in Language and Applied Linguistics (opening in August 2004) as well as English, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Japanese, and Italian as part of the Language Requirement for all UDLA undergraduate students. The Departments Language Learning Centre supports these activities. The departments research staff are all SNI members, teach on average between 7.5 and 10 hours per week, and articipate in all departmental and institutional activities, with working hours from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Interested candidates should send the following documents (preferably by e-mail) to the Search Committee Chair, at the address indicated. (a) Letter of application (b) Current curriculum vitae (c) Names of three academic referees (with e-mail addresses) Dr. Christopher J. Hall Universidad de las Américas, Puebla Sta. Catarina Mártir 72820 Puebla, México Tel.: +52 (222) 229 3105 Fax: +52 (222) 229 3062 e-mail: chris@mail.udlap.mx Univeristy website: http://info.udlap.mx The UDLA is a private university of 8000 students, with B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs, and is accredited in the U.S.A. by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is situated in the historic city of Cholula, 10 minutes from the state capital, Puebla, and 2 hours from Mexico City. |
| Source | UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS, PUEBLA, Mexico |
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