UC San Diego postdocs

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows

Two combined Postdoctoral/Lecturer (50/50) positions emphasizing new directions in language learning and language instruction research in the Department of Literature at the University of California, San Diego are available beginning July 2019. Initial appointments will be for one year with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability. We encourage applicants who can combine their primary expertise in language pedagogy, language-learning in digitally mediated environments, technology-enhanced (TE) language course design with competences in cultural studies, cognitive science, translation studies, linguistics or related fields. Ethnographic approaches to language learning and language research are also welcome. Salary and level of appointment are based on qualifications and UC pay scale. Proof of authorization to work in the U. S. will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985).

Candidates must have the ability to contribute to important departmental foci, such as translation, the study of language through literature, and L2 pedagogy in the fields of Ancient Greek, Italian, Latin, Russian, Chinese, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Indigenous languages.

The candidate should have the potential to link the theoretical implications of their research to other sub-disciplines, and to interact with colleagues and students across divisions at UC San Diego. Candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching will be expected to teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses and to contribute to the development of conversations around language learning, digital literacy in SL education, language justice, and translation (between languages and between disciplines).

Combined Position 1 (100%): Language Pedagogy and Technological Innovation
Postdoctoral scholar position 1 (50%): will promote research and pedagogical innovation with the premise that all thinking (and innovative research) is conducted in language and that it is, therefore, critical to make language and language learning visible in all of our humanistic, STEM, and medical disciplines. We are particularly interested in attracting candidates whose instructional methods promote language acquisition across disciplines and in globally networked environments.

Lecturer position 1 (50%): Course-load of three courses related to language pedagogy, language pedagogy and technological innovation and/or related themes in candidate’s language specialization

Combined Position 2 (100%): Critical Language Pedagogy/Language and Social Justice
Postdoctoral scholar position 2 (50%): has a focus on issues of language and justice and supports innovative research and pedagogy, including approaches such as Critical Language Pedagogy and service learning. Research on developing technology proficient L2 teachers and promoting digital literacy in language acquisition are also desired qualifications. We also welcome candidates who are committed to the revitalization and preservation of Indigenous languages and to building bridges to Indigenous communities through technological tools designed to be innovative, sustainable, and accessible.

Lecturer position 2 (50%): Course-load of three courses related to critical language pedagogy/language and social justice and/or the candidate’s language specialization

Each postdoc/lecturer will teach three courses (compatible with the scholar’s talents and skill set) and help to design and organize the department’s language colloquium. Candidates must have received the PhD degree no later than May 1, 2019.

Closing Date: January 3, 2019.

Applicants are asked to submit applications using UC San Diego’s online Recruit web page: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01833.

Our department has a genuine commitment to diversity, and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posted by: Derrick Chin <derrickchin@ucsd.edu>

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