Apologies for cross-posting August 12, 2007 The following job ad is posted at http://www.carleton.ca/facultyrecruitment/positions/fass/798812.html ************ Faculty Position School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Language Studies, at the level of Assistant Professor. Applied Language Studies at Carleton University has a strong tradition in both Writing Studies and Second Language Studies, as well as in Discourse Studies and Literacy Studies. The successful applicant for this position will contribute to our program in Writing Studies (especially courses in academic and workplace writing) as well as to our program(s) in Second Language Studies and/or Discourse Studies. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarship as well as excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Language Studies, supervise graduate students, develop a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications, and contribute actively to academic life in the School. The starting date for this position is July 1, 2008, and a Ph.D. in a field within Applied Language Studies must be in hand by this date. Letters of application should be accompanied by curriculum vitae, the names of and contact information for three references, and a concise dossier that includes two samples of scholarly work and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants are encouraged to consult the School's website www.carleton.ca/slals/index.html and to include in their letter of application an explicit indication of specific courses they are prepared to teach, as well as a list of those they might wish to develop. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2007, but will continue until the position is filled. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship, including but no limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, although priority will be given to applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Applications should be submitted to: Dr. Randall Gess, Director, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, 215 Paterson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6. -- Natasha Artemeva, Ph. D. 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/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-