MCLC: SFSU position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: frederik green <fgreen at sfsu.edu>
Subject: SFSU position
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San Francisco State University
Assistant Professorship in Chinese

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at San Francisco State
University invites applications for an approved tenure-track assistant
professorship in Chinese with specialization in second language
acquisition and pedagogy, to begin Fall 2013, subject to financial
ability. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Candidate must possess doctorate (or have completed all degree
requirements by August 1, 2013) in Chinese linguistics, second language
acquisition, or other appropriate field allied to Teaching Chinese as a
Second Language (TCSL), and demonstrate native or near-native proficiency
in both Mandarin Chinese and English. Additional requirements include
scholarship in applied linguistics and TCSL; experience teaching Mandarin
at the tertiary level; familiarity with the use and development of
computer and web-based language learning resources; ability to work
collaboratively in a collegial language program; willingness to assist in
administrative duties for Chinese Flagship operation. Experience in court
interpreting or health care interpreting a plus, as is ability to teach
modern Chinese literary/cultural materials. Duties include scholarly
publication, teaching undergraduate and masters-level courses (the latter
especially with a Mandarin language teacher training focus), curriculum
development, program administration (including Chinese Flagship), student
advising, and campus and community service. Application packet including
(a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) three letters of reference,
(d) academic transcripts, (e) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (f)
representative scholarly work (30-page limit) must be postmarked by
November 1, 2012 to ensure full consideration. Send to: Chair, Chinese
Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, San
Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132.
Interviews to be held at ACTFL Annual Convention (Philadelphia, Nov. 16 &
17, 2012). SFSU is part of the California State University (CSU) system,
and is an AA/EO Employer.