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University of South Florida
College of Education
Associate/Full Professor in SECOND LANGUAGE Education

The Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology (SLA/IT) Ph.D. program is a unique interdisciplinary degree offered through both the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences. Additional information about the program is available at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/slait .

Responsibilities: Teach graduate level courses in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) and conduct research in the field of SLA; actively participate in the leadership of the Ph.D. program in Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology (SLAIT); teach foreign language/ESOL education courses and/or courses in the World Languages Department; engage in the professional affairs of organizations appropriate to the field; advise students; network with schools and districts; participate in program management, and governance in the department, college, and university. A courtesy appointment in the World Languages Department may also be possible.

Qualifications:
Required--
* Earned doctorate in second language acquisition, foreign language education, or closely related field;
* university record commensurate with appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level according to USF's standards (http://files.acad.usf.edu/facprogdev/5464.pdf );
* experience teaching in the area of second language studies;
* excellent communication skills in English;
* proficiency in at least one foreign language;
* established record of research activity which indicates systematic inquiry and scholarship related to education;
* documented success in college-level teaching.

Preferred--
* Experience in attracting external funding;
* experience in program administration; service on doctoral dissertation committees;
* demonstrated expertise with contemporary instructional technologies
* experience with distance learning;
* interest in interdisciplinary teaching innovations with other subject areas;
* evidence of collaborative abilities;
* involvement in the affairs of appropriate professional organizations;
* community involvement and successful foreign language teaching experience in K-12 settings.

Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Applications must be received by December 7, 2007. Complete application requires a portfolio, including but not limited to, a letter of application (addressing search criteria listed above as well as a statement indicating prior experiences, personal attributes, skills or other relevant information that qualifies the applicant for the position), vita, three letters of recommendation with referees' contact details, a sample of scholarly work, and a copy of university transcripts. Please specify position #3415.

Submit application to:
Dr. Jane Applegate, Chair
C/O Maxine Bland
Second Language Education Search Committee
University of South Florida, EDU162
4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33620-5650

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Maxine Bland at (813) 974-3759 (bland@tempest.coedu.usf.edu) at least five working days in advance of need.

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