Lecturer - LING 355: Heritage Languages and Heritage Speakers (Fall 2024)

at  California State University

Job no: 537956
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduces students to the linguistic and cultural properties of heritage languages, which are acquired in the home and later supplanted by the dominant language of the community. Students will investigate phonological, morphological, and syntactic properties of heritage languages, the relationship between language and identity, the role of motivation in language re-learning, of bilingualism on cognition, and the role of family, community and public policy on language maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in Linguistics or in a related field
• Experience teaching higher education courses in linguistics
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctorate in a related field
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH DEGREE LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $7,794 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,530 - $11,994 per full-time month

Please refer the Job description for details