Although the following advertisement states a preference for specialisation in second language teaching, second language acquisition or language testing, applications or enquiries from specialists in composition and rhetoric would also be welcome. Apologies for cross-posting. _________________________________________________________________________ CARLETON UNIVERSITY School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies: Director Carleton University invites applications for the position of Director, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, effective July 1, 2002, or earlier. Candidates must have a Ph.D., an excellent academic record in Applied Linguistics or Applied Language Studies, both in teaching and research (preferably in second language teaching, second language acquisition or language testing) and demonstrated administrative abilities. The appointment will be made at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor for an initial five-year term. The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies is responsible for the University's graduate programs in Applied Language Studies and undergraduate programs in linguistics and applied language studies, credit courses in all languages offered by the University other than French, credit and intensive programs in English as a second language, the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment and other language testing programs, the Writing Tutorial Service, and several other operations. The School has active linkages with a number of institutions abroad, and is currently involved in TEFL teacher training programs and materials development programs with institutions in Cuba, Greenland, Indonesia and Iran. In addition, the School welcomes a number of visiting scholars every year who come to take advantage of the research opportunities available in the School. For more information on the School, visit: www.carleton.ca/slals In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Carleton University is committed to equity of employment for women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Letters of application or nomination, including the names of three referees and a current curriculum vitae, should be addressed to: Dr. Aviva Freedman, Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1S 5B6 Candidates for this position will be considered until the Faculty's search committee has made a final decision. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ian Pringle Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1S 5B6 Tel (+1 613) 520-6612. Fax (+1 613) 520-6641 Email address: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To leave the list, send a SIGNOFF CASLL command to [log in to unmask] or, if you experience difficulties, write to Russ Hunt at [log in to unmask] For the list archives and information about the organization, the annual conference, and publications, go to the Inkshed Web site at http://www.StThomasU.ca/inkshed/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-