Job Announcement

1. Presidential Search - American University of Nigeria (AUN) Board of Trustees announces an international search for an accomplished academic leader who will serve as the University's next President….for more info….

2. Language Coordinator at Rutgers University ( New Brunswick) Literatures in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University….for more info….

3. Director: The African Studies Center at Boston University is searching for a Senior Scholar to be Director. Ours is a genuinely open search that seeks to hire a Director to lead a strong, well funded, and active research center integrated into a rich academic environment in the greater Boston area. African studies at Boston University have reached the grand old age of 55 (founded in 1953) but with a new burst of energy…. for more info....

4. Assistant Director, Specialized and interdisciplinary language programs. Center for language study, Yale University…. for more info….

5. Faculty Associate - The Department of African Languages and Literature, College of Letters and Science, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a position for a full-time Faculty Associate (Assistant, Associate, or no prefix), depending on experience…. for more info….

1. Presidential Search: American University of Nigeria

 American University of Nigeria (AUN) Board of Trustees announces an international search for an accomplished academic leader who will serve as the University's next President. The University was developed in response to the demand for high quality, American-style education in Nigeria. AUN, located in Yola, was conceived in 2003, chartered in 2004, and is West Africa's (and the region's) first private, not-for-profit American-style university, western in character but distinctively Nigerian, with high aspirations for quality and international recognition for academic excellence. American University of Nigeria was created in consultation with and assistance provided by American University, Washington, DC, an institution with an international reputation for excellence. Today, with 1300 students and over 90 faculty members, the University has achieved significant enrollment growth and academic distinction. It is anticipated that the new President will assume office by January 1, 2010 or soon thereafter.

The special mission of AUN, its location in West Africa, its status as a young, vibrant, and growing institution, its mandate to serve the needs of students throughout Nigeria and West Africa, demand particular characteristics in the next President. The next President must have enjoyed success in a major administrative and leadership role in an American or American-style university, as well as possess a strong commitment to the development and ongoing transformation of the African continent through higher education.

NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

American University of Nigeria will prioritize its search to focus on academic professionals who are prepared to assume office as early in the New Year as possible, but not later than June 1, 2010.

A prospectus for this search with information about the university, the priorities for the new president, a full enumeration of qualifications for the position, and instructions for submitting applications or nominations may be found under "Current Searches" at www.academic-search.com. Those considering becoming candidates are urged to visit this Web site before submitting application materials. To assure full consideration, a complete application, including a thoughtful letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five professional references (with email addresses and telephone numbers) must be received by November 2, 2009. Nominations, inquiries and applications are treated confidentially and should be submitted electronically (MS Word or PDF) to:

AUNPresident@academic-search.com.

Additional information on the University can be obtained readily from their website, http://206.125.213.195/contact.htm.

The University is assisted in this search by:

Maya Ranchod Kirkhope

Senior Consultant Senior Consultant

Washington, D.C., USA Washington, D.C., USA

maya.kirkhope@academic-search.com

(703) 440-1008 (o)

(703) 380-9195 (c)

Dr. Bill Franklin

Senior Consultant

Academic Search, Inc.

Washington, D.C.,

bjf@academic-search.com

(830) 249-1444

2. Language Coordinator

The Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University (New Brunswick) invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track position of Language Coordinator in the newly-established Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures. This is a renewable, three-year contractual position with full benefits. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition or a related field, with a concentration on Less Commonly Taught Languages of Africa/Middle East/South Asia, and should have a minimum of three years experience in Second/Foreign Language Coordination in an American academy. Candidates are expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, standards-based teaching methodologies and must be conversant with the latest methods in Second/Foreign language assessment and should have demonstrated success in grant-writing. Working in conjunction with the Language Institute, scheduling office and other relevant units, the Director of Language. Instruction and Coordination will be responsible for the general

management of language instruction in the department --including training, supervision and evaluation of language instructors; scheduling of classes and placement tests; and campus-wide promotion of the study of these languages. In addition, the Director of Language Instruction and Coordination will be expected to teach 3 courses per year in his/her primary language(s) of expertise. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of active participation in one or more professional organizations focused on Less Commonly Taught Languages, for example, the National Association of the Teaching of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLTCOL), African Language Teachers Association (ALTA), or the American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) or the Association of Teachers of South Asian Languages (ATSAL).

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and updated CV, and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Ousseina Alidou. Review of applications will begin on October 20 and continue until the position is filled. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please mail your application to:

Professor Ousseina Alidou

Chair, Language Coordinator Search Committee

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Department of African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literature

54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue

Lucy Stone Hall, B301

Piscataway, NJ 08854

4. Asistant Director, Specilized and Interdisciplinary Language programs Center for Language

General Purpose:
Under the direction of the Associate Director for Language Education and research, plan, create and manage the administrative, programmatic, and pedagogical functions for the specialized language initiatives of the Center for Language Study, such as the Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program, the FIELDS program, Languages for Specific Purposes, Tutoring Program, and Faculty Development Programs such as Travel Grants.   Design and implement independent and interdisciplinary programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students that supplement and enhance existing course offerings.  Serve as the primary liaison with other Yale departments, residential colleges, professional organizations, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
 
Essential Duties:  
1. Recommend and develop long-range plans and operational framework for DILS, FIELDS, and discipline-specific language programs for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students, staff, and faculty.
2. Develop procedures and implement policies governing the administration of CLS special language initiatives in collaboration with Yale College, Graduate & Professional Schools; Research and advise Associate Director of new program opportunities and initiatives; identify financial, pedagogical and administrative resources to support programmatic goals.
3. Establish pedagogical guidelines and monitor the administration for language tutoring program and travel grants.
4. Supervisor program staff.
5. Create program application and selection procedures and develop guidelines and timelines Targeted toward specific program objectives.
6.  Working with technology specialists, develop and identify materials and resources for language instruction.
7. Hire, train, and supervise instructors and language partners.  Establish standards and guidelines for program oversight and evaluation and oversee professional development of instructors.
8. Develop and implement new curricula; establish testing and assessment procedures; monitor student progress and create and maintain student records.
9. Create and oversee foreign language examination process and procedures for students who wish to demonstrate native language competency toward completion of the Foreign Language Requirement in consultation with Yale College Dean’s Office and the Registrar’s Office; reporting as appropriate to individual Yale departments, residential colleges and schools.
10. Collect and analyze program, testing, enrollment and other relevant data; prepare oral and written reports for relevant Yale Departments and other administrative units.
11. Attend (and, when appropriate, present at) professional conferences on specialized and interdisciplinary language programs and on the less commonly taught languages (LCTLs).
 
Education/Experience:  
1. Advanced Degree
2. Ph.D. or equivalent level degree in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
 
Skills & Abilities:  
1. Demonstrated interest in curricular innovation, especially outside traditional course structures and for non-traditional learners.
2. Experience with less commonly taught languages (LCTLs)
3. Experience with language testing
4. Experience with teacher training and program administration
5. Experience with technology-mediated language learning

Application:
Send all applications to:
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html

The reference number for the position is: 7599BR. Review of applications will begin on August 10, 2009.

For inquiries, contact:
Assistant Director Search Committee
Center for Language Study

Yale University
370 Temple Street
New Haven., CT 06520
phone: 203-432-6456
fax: 203-432-4485
e-mail: clssearch@yale.edu, URL: www.cls.yale.edu

5. Faculty Associate

The Department of African Languages and Literature, College of Letters and Science, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a position for a full-time Faculty Associate (Assistant, Associate, or no prefix), depending on experience. This position requires teaching two sections of Yoruba language courses (i.e., Fall: AF 669-Fifth and Seventh-Semester Intensive Yoruba Language and Culture, Spring: AF 669-Sixth and Eighth-Semesters Intensive Yoruba Language and Culture) and supervise all (Teaching Assistant (TA) -taught Yoruba courses (i.e., Fall: AF 371-First Semester Yoruba (Lecture 1 and 2); AF 373-Third Semester Yoruba; and AF 475-Fifth Semester Yoruba; Spring: AF 372-Second Semester Yoruba (Lecture 1 and 2), AF 374-Fourth Semester Yoruba, and AF 476-Sixth Semester Yoruba).

Specific instructional and course-development duties include: (a) formal instruction and holding of office hours, in addition to coordination of extracurricular activities for students in the Yoruba program, such as Yoruba language table, film screenings, and other events involving interactions with native speakers from the Madison community and (b) developing curriculum and on-line resources (through Learn@UW) for the students in the above-mentioned courses. Supervision of courses entails (a) determination of the instructional syllabus and specific lesson plans; (b) periodical visits to the TA -taught classes and individual follow-up evaluations; (c) conducting regularly scheduled meetings with TAs to discuss pedagogical and administrative issues; (d) scheduling peer visitations among Yoruba TAs and instructors from other language

Programs; and (e) arranging for the video-taping of TA-taught classes for peer review and discussion. Assistance will be provided by course professor to help to advance the development of a communicative approach in the teaching of Yoruba.

Minimum of Master’s degree in African Languages and Literature required. Final approval of an appointment is contingent on funding. Minimum of two years teaching experience at the beginning and/or intermediate levels of Yoruba language at the college/university level required; some advanced Yoruba language teaching at the college/university level preferred. Final approval of an appointment is contingent on funding. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Department of African Languages and Literature, College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity employer. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to:

Professor Antonia Schleicher,

4231 Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706

Phone: 608-265-7905; Fax: 608-262-4151; Email: ayschlei@facstaff.wisc.edu