University of Wisconsin - Madison
Position Vacancy Listing
| Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 12/07/12 |
Working Title:
| Professor of African Languages & Literature |
Official Title:
| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN) |
Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or closely related field with specialization in African languages.
For information regarding the Assistant Professor (tenure track) opening in the area of African cultures, please see http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_075314.html
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Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship and/or teaching focus on Swahili, but other African languages will be considered,
e.g., Yoruba, or Zulu. Candidates must demonstrate ability to conduct research in his/her area of specialization and have a native or near-native fluency in African language.
Candidates for a tenured appointment must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. |
Principal duties:
| Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, student advising, conduct scholarly research and perform University and professional service as appropriate. |
| | Ideal candidate should be familiar with the latest theoretical trends and research methods in SLA and be able to assume a leadership role in training and supervising TAs and other language instructors for multiple languages that are offered in the department. Successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conduct scholarly research in his/her area of specialization. |
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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| Appointment Type: | Faculty |
| Department(s): | L&S/AFRIC LANG & LIT |
| Full Time Salary Rate: | Minimum $56,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | N/A |
| Appointment percent: | 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | AUGUST 26, 2013 |
| Number of Positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
| Application must be received by: JANUARY 15, 2013 |
HOW TO APPLY:
| Candidates should send a cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests and experience, a CV, a research statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Letters of reference should be submitted directly by three recommenders. All application materials should be sent as email attachments to: Professor Aliko Songolo, Chair, Department of African Languages & Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than December 12, 2012. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Madison promotes excellence through diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. |
| Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #74942 to: |
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| Department of African Languages & Literature |
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| Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) |
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.