Position Available: Visiting Lecturer in Vietnamese, Brown University Dept. of E. Asian Studies

 

The Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University seeks a dynamic language professional for a full-time position as Visiting Lecturer in Vietnamese language beginning July 1^st, 2021. The ideal candidate has experience teaching modern Vietnamese to undergraduate as well as to heritage learners. This is a two-year renewable appointment contingent upon a successful review and the continued needs of the department. 

Requirements are: 1. Ability to teach multiple levels of Vietnamese; 2. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language instruction; 3. Master’s degree or equivalent in Vietnamese language/culture, linguistics, language pedagogy, applied linguistics/second language acquisition or a related field; 4. Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese and strong skills in spoken and written English; 5. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness; 6. Experience with online language teaching is preferred and ability to teach an undergraduate course in English on a topic pertaining to the candidate’s discipline and research is especially welcome.

Brown University has a thriving East Asian Studies Program and seeks to expand its language and content offerings in Vietnamese Studies. The ideal candidate would be motivated to help expand the program through excellence in teaching and programming relevant to undergraduate students. 

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, a sample syllabus, an example of classroom teaching (provide link to online video for teaching demonstration at minimum of 30 minutes), and a statement on your commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion, as well as two letters of reference. 

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/85853). Queries should be directed to eas-search@brown.edu. The review of applications will begin April 30, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Job interviews will be conducted on-line. 

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Brown University’s academic code and practice.  As an educational institution and as an employer, Brown is recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Beverly Bossler

Chair, Department of East Asian Studies

Professor of East Asian Studies and History

Brown University

Box 1850

(401) 863-9764

Providence, RI  02912

Call for Applications: SEALC 2021 Publication Workshop, May 14-15

 

Call for Applications: SEALC 2021 Publication Workshop, May 14-15, 2021

Hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at UCLA

 

Note: the application deadline has been extended to May 3 for this workshop.

 

SEALC invites applications for an academic publication workshop. The goal of this workshop is to support Southeast Asian language instructors who are interested in submitting their work to academic journals but have little to no prior experience in publishing academically. Participants will be coached by Donna M. Brinton, retired Lecturer in the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESL at UCLA, in an interactive, webinar style workshop. The workshop will be held in two-hour sessions each day, 1-3 PM PT / 3-5 PM CT / 4-6 PM ET / 10 AM – 12 PM HT from May 14-15, 2021, with time for Q+A.

 

Webinar #1 – The Role of Publication in Teacher Professional Development

This webinar focuses on the importance of publication as part of the overall process of professional development. Participants will gain an enhanced understanding of the publication process, beginning with manuscript conception and continuing through determination of relevant journals, submission to the editor, responding to reviewer comments, and submission of the revised publication. Primary focus will be on the factors required for successful publication in the field of language teaching.

 

Webinar #2 – Enhancing Your Chances of Getting Your Research Published

This webinar focuses on how participants can enhance their chances of getting published. Included will be discussion of the various options for submissions (e.g., materials review, literature review, research report), relevant research options (e.g., case study, classroom research, action research), citation requirements and citation resources, issues of academic integrity, and tips for manuscript preparation. Primary focus will be on adhering to standards expected for publication in the field of language teaching.

 

Eligibility and How to Apply

Applicants must be instructors of a SE Asian language and an active member of COTSEAL. To apply for or renew COTSEAL membership, click here. Participants must commit to attending both workshop sessions. Following the workshop, applicants will submit one of the following:

• A one-page reflection on how the workshop has impacted their publishing goals and where they plan on publishing
• A draft abstract for an article
• A proposal for a panel presentation at a national conference

The application for this workshop can be found here. Applications must be submitted by May 3, 2021. The workshop will be highly interactive and space is limited, we encourage instructors to apply as soon as possible. There is no registration fee for this workshop. To view this announcement on the SEALC website, follow this link: https://sealc.wisc.edu/2021/04/01/sealc-publication-workshop-opportunity/