Sorry for cross-posting. Faculty Position School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (SLALS) Carleton University invites applications for the position of Director, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (SLALS), effective July 1, 2007. Applicants must have a Ph.D., a strong academic record in Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Language Studies, Applied Linguistics or a related area, and demonstrated administrative abilities. The Director, who will be appointed at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, will provide leadership to the School. SLALS is a large academic unit with undergraduate degree programs in both theoretical and applied linguistics, a certificate program in teaching English as an additional language, and a Master's program in Applied Language Studies. The School also has a credit ESL program and is responsible for teaching a range of modern languages and courses in professional communication. The ancillary unit, which is income-generating, houses the non-credit ESL program, the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, and a range of special projects relating to language teaching and learning. Candidates for the position of Director should have a track record of demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, as well as substantial experience managing a diverse and complex academic unit. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. However, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, in the case of equally qualified candidates, preference is given to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. The application should include a statement of educational philosophy, a current curriculum vitae, and samples of research publications. Letters of reference from three referees are required. These should be addressed to: Dr. John Osborne, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6. Consideration of applications will commence on November 15, 2006. Candidates for this position will be considered until the search committee has made a final decision. Carleton University is committed to equality of employment for women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply. -- Natasha Artemeva Assistant Professor School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 Tel.+1 (613) 520-2600 ext.7452 Fax +1 (613) 520-6641 E-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.carleton.ca/slals/faculty/artemeva.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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, its newsletter, and the annual conference, go to http://www.stu.ca/inkshed/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-