Job Announcement: Indiana University-Bloomington ─ African Language (Akan (Twi)) Lecturer
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA

Employer: Indiana University-Bloomington (African Studies Program)
http://www.indiana.edu/~afrist/

Job Location: Bloomington, USA

Rank or Title: Lecturer

Fields(s): African language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, language education

Language Specialty: Akan (Twi)

Job Description: Lecturer in Akan (Twi)

The African Studies Program at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a Lecturership position in Akan (Twi) language, beginning August 2008. The initial appointment will be for three years and is renewable contingent on funding and satisfactory performance reviews. We seek an innovative and experienced language pedagogue able to teach Akan (Twi) language courses at all levels.  Candidates for the position should also be willing to participate in a full range of African Languages Program activities.

Qualifications: A PhD degree in African language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, language education, or related field preferred.  Native or near-native proficiency and teaching experience in the target language at the university level required.  Experience developing African language materials, including web-based materials, and using computer-based instructional technologies is a plus.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with applicants’ qualifications. To ensure full consideration, please send a letter of application, a statement on pedagogy, curriculum vitae, and three references to:

African Languages Lecturer Search Committee
C/o Sue Hanson
African Studies Program
Woodburn Hall 221
Indiana University
Bloomington IN 47405
USA