Assistant Professor, Spanish Linguistics College/Division: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department/Office: Foreign Languages and Literatures

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Required Skills As a research-extensive university, NIU requires evidence of a strong research program as well as excellence in teaching. Additional requirements include: native or near-native fluency in Spanish; a Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics by the time of appointment; and experience in the use of technology in language teaching. Preferred Skills No preferred skills information available. Responsibilities Anticipated Tenure-track, Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2010. Area of specialization in linguistics is open; however, the successful candidate must be able to teach a course in Spanish Phonetics and Phonemics. Duties include teaching a broad range of courses in linguistics, Spanish language, and translation at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Materials In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the university can only employ U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying identity and right to accept employment. The department and the university are committed to the principle of diversity and strongly encourage applications from members of protected classes. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Anne L. Birberick, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Interviews at the MLA (December 27-30, 2009). AA/EEO Institution. Contact Name: Dr. Anne Birberick Phone: 815/753-1259 E-mail: annie@niu.edu Fax: No fax number available.