LINGUIST List 27.4256

Mon Oct 24 2016

Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language: Chair of Department / Full Professor, Baylor University

Editor for this issue: Amanda Foster <amandalinguistlist.org>


Date: 21-Oct-2016
From: Ann Westbrook <Ann_Westbrookbaylor.edu>
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language: Chair of Department / Full Professor, Baylor University, Texas, USA
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University or Organization: Baylor University
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures
Job Location: Texas, USA
Web Address: www.baylor.edu/mlc
Job Title: Department Chair

Job Rank: Chair of Department; Full Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language


Description:

Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 15,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris. (www.baylor.edu/profuturis/).

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Baylor University invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair to begin August 2017. Position carries rank of Full Professor; advanced Associate Professors also encouraged to apply. Language and field of specialization open. With 70 full-time faculty divided among four divisions, the department offers eleven languages, including majors in Spanish, French, German, and Russian; an M.A. in Spanish; minors in Chinese, Arabic, Italian, and Japanese; courses in Portuguese, Swahili, and Korean; and majors/minors in Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced leader with an outstanding scholarly record and proven commitment to excellent teaching. In addition to advocating for language diversity, the candidate will have the opportunity to support Baylor’s distinctive Christian mission, articulate the departmental mission across disciplines, advise faculty at all levels, and oversee budget and personnel.

Nominations should be submitted to the application email below. Applications that include cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, and official transcripts should be submitted to Interfolio via the application URL below. All nominations and applications will remain confidential.

Materials will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, the application must be complete by November 30, 2016. Preliminary interviews at MLA. Salary and benefits commensurate with rank and experience.

To learn more about this career opportunity, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor University, please visit http://www.baylor.edu/mlc/MLCChairSearch and www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2016 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: MLCChairSearchbaylor.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/37051
Contact Information:
Office Manager Ann Westbrook
Email: Ann_Westbrookbaylor.edu
Phone: 2547106027
Fax: 2547103799

Page Updated: 24-Oct-2016