Letters/Humanities – California State University – San Marcos, CA

Lecturer – LING 341
Language Issues in the United States (in-person)

• Semester: Spring 2022 – Fridays 12:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
• College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Liberal Studies – Linguistics

This course introduces students to a number of issues surrounding language use in the United States today, including bilingual education, bilingualism, English-only legislation, endangered languages, Ebonics, and hate speech. Each issue will be considered in its historical context and in terms of its effect on the school-age population of the United States. Class discussion, rather than lecture, will be the main venue for this exploration, and each section will involve a project considering the issue in its current, real-world context.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Linguistics or in a related field
• Evidence of specialization in language, culture, society, and identity
• Experience teaching courses in linguistics

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Linguistics or in a related field
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vita (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Optional survey

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on November 11, 2021; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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