Somali/Swahili Language Assistant Professor
Department: African American and African Studies (Interdisciplinary with Foreign Language Center)
Position: Somali/Swahili Language and Culture
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, effective August 2012, specializing in one of the following areas: Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Sociolinguistics, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will teach courses in Somali at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as conversation courses in the language. Native or near native command of Somali is expected. Particular attention will be given to candidates who can teach both Somali and Swahili, and whose research focuses on language and identity, language and power, language and migration, bilingualism, and issues related to transnational migration. Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop new interdisciplinary and advanced courses in language, society, and culture. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to direct a study abroad program to East Africa. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.
Application Instructions:
Please send an application letter, a CV, and three letters of reference to the Search Committee Chairperson, African Languages Program, Department of African American and African Studies, The Ohio State University 486 University Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and will continue until position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Somali/Swahili Language and Culture
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, effective August 2012, specializing in one of the following areas: Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Sociolinguistics, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will teach courses in Somali at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as conversation courses in the language. Native or near native command of Somali is expected. Particular attention will be given to candidates who can teach both Somali and Swahili, and whose research focuses on language and identity, language and power, language and migration, bilingualism, and issues related to transnational migration. Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop new interdisciplinary and advanced courses in language, society, and culture. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to direct a study abroad program to East Africa. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.
Application Instructions:
Please send an application letter, a CV, and three letters of reference to the Search Committee Chairperson, African Languages Program, Department of African American and African Studies, The Ohio State University 486 University Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and will continue until position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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