Job Opportunites Available to WIF Members

Job Opportunites Available to WIF Members

Director
Center for the Support of Language Teaching

Tenure System
Starting date: August 16, 2009

DUTIES: The College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University seeks a Director for its newly-established Center for the Support of Language Teaching. The successful candidate will be tenured (at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor) in one of the three Language Departments at Michigan State University: 1) French, Classics, and Italian; 2) Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages; 3) Spanish and Portuguese. The mission of the Center is to coordinate and assist with the implementation of language-related activities in the College of Arts & Letters and to promote global awareness amongst language students in the College. The goal is to enhance and streamline language instruction in and outside of the classroom across the language units, with the ultimate result being an improved instructional environment for all languages.

The duties of the Director are to oversee all activities associated with the Center. This includes providing vision for future activities within the university and outreach activities that involve the local community. It is anticipated that the new Center will provide a focal point for foreign/second language research and practice at Michigan State University. In addition to the responsibilities of the Directorship, the Director will teach graduate courses in his/her area of expertise. These courses will be directed at graduate students in the College whose language backgrounds span the languages of the College.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, Applied Linguistics or closely-related field and extensive research experience in Second Language Studies or in any of the languages taught at MSU. In addition to the candidate’s particular area of research expertise, it is anticipated that the new Director will have a background in one or more of the focal areas of the Center (Technology, Curriculum, Co-Curricular activities, Cultural/literature integration, Assessment, Professional Development).

APPLICATIONS:

Due October 24, 2008. Review of applications will begin on or about this date and continue until the position has been filled. Applicants should send a CV (including a list of references) and a letter that addresses the requirements of this position to Chair, Search Committee for Director of Center for the Support of Language Teaching, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages, A-631 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1044.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities.

African Literature position

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in African literature, starting August 16, 2009. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in two of three departments (Comparative and World Literature, English, and French), depending on areas of specialization. The candidate will also have an affiliation with the Center for African Studies. A demonstrable commitment to scholarship and the ability to teach a wide range of African literatures and cultures required; familiarity with postcolonial theory preferred. PhD in hand by time of appointment. Salary commensurate with experience. For full consideration, application materials (letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample) must be received by November 15, 2008. Send application materials, including an email address to: African Literature Search Committee, c/o Marita Romine, 4072A FLB, University of Illinois, 707 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. Phone: (217) 244-3252. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

COLBY COLLEGE
French Department – Tenure Track

TENURE TRACK, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR POSITION IN FRENCH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. EXPERTISE IN LES FRANCOPHONIES D’AMERIQUE and experience teaching French language at all levels. Native or near-native abilities in French and English, an excellent teaching record, and significant scholarship in the specialist field. A commitment to integrate French and Francophone Studies at all levels of the curriculum required. Secondary expertise in interdisciplinary cultural studies and/or Francophone expertise (e.g. Belgium or Switzerland) that complements existing areas of specialization in the department desirable. For this position, in which the successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best possible instruction to talented undergraduates, we are particularly interested in individuals with excellent organizational skills and administrative experience. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the December 2008 MLA meeting in San Francisco.

Send dossier to:
Professor Adrianna M. Paliyenko, Chair
Department of French and Italian
Colby College
4670 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the Department and the College, please visit the Colby Web site: www.colby.edu

COLBY COLLEGE
French – Tenure Track

TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN FRENCH BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. EXPERTISE IN FRANCOPHONE AFRICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE TEACHING FRENCH LANGUAGE AT ALL LEVELS. Native or near-native abilities in French and English, an excellent teaching record, and promising scholarship in the specialist field. A commitment to integrate French and Francophone Studies at all levels of the curriculum required. Secondary expertise in postcolonial theory, African Diasporas, film and/or cultural studies desirable. PhD preferred; ABD considered. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the December 2008 MLA meeting in San Francisco.

For full consideration, send a complete application including a curriculum vitae; a letter of application describing teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a representative sample of course evaluations if available; one writing sample; and three letters of recommendation.

Send the dossier to:
Professor Adrianna M. Paliyenko, Chair
Department of French and Italian
Colby College
4670 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901

COLBY COLLEGE
Department of French and Italian

Colby College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor in French for the spring semester 2009, starting February 1, 2009, to teach three French language courses at the beginning and intermediate level. PhD or ABD and appropriate teaching experience required. Send CV and dossier to Professor Adrianna M. Paliyenko, Chair, Department of French and Italian, Colby College, 4670 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. Review of applications will begin on October 6, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu