(NAME-MCE) Appalachian State University Seeks Candidates for Chair, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures Position

[Tracey L. Wright]

*All questions should be directed to Richard McGarry, Chair of the 
Search Committee:  mcgarryrg at appstate  828-262-2932 
*

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Chair, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures*

 The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at Appalachian State 
University invites applications for the position of Department Chair 
vacany beginning July 1, 2008.

Candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor who meet or exceed 
the department's requirements for appointment at the rank of Full 
Professor will be considered. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Spanish or 
French, specialization open, and have native or near-native proficiency 
in the target language and in English. The successful candidate will 
have documented strengths in departmental leadership and a record of 
success in implementing a vision of the importance of foreign language 
learning. The new chair will lead the department in playing a vital role 
in the university's broader goal to internationalize. Within the 
department, the ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher/scholar 
committed to forging productive relationships with faculty and students 
from diverse languages and cultures. The position requires effective 
interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to 
impartiality, openness, and collaboration. Substantial administrative 
experience with complex budgets required; success with external funding 
preferred. Chairs at ASU customarily teach one course per semester and 
maintain an active program of scholarly research.

 The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures has 16 full-time 
faculty and 14 adjunct instructors. The department houses 8 languages 
and offers an M.A., 4 undergraduate majors, and 5 undergraduate minors. 
The department has approximately 16 graduate students, 60 majors and 
over 100 minors.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the 
sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, 
North Carolina, the University has over 15,000 students and has been 
ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern 
regional universities since the rankings first appeared in 1986. 
Additional information about the Department of Foreign Languages and 
Literatures, the University, and the surrounding area is located at: 
http://www.fll.appstate.edu <http://www.fll.appstate.edu/>.

 A complete application must include a letter of application with a 
statement describing the candidate's interests and goals in seeking this 
position; a current curriculum vitae; and the names, phone numbers, and 
postal and e-mail addresses of at least three references the search 
committee may contact. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning 
December 13, 2007 and will be accepted until the position is filled.  
Electronic applications will not be accepted.  Completed applications 
should be sent to:

Professor Richard McGarry, Chair Search Committee
College of Arts & Sciences
201 I.G.Greer
ASU Box 32021
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608

Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer and actively seeks applications from diverse populations.

-- 
Tracey L. Wright
Appalachian State University
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Office of Student Development
Dougherty Administration Building
Boone, NC  28608-2117
(Office)828-262-2060
(Fax)828-262-2615