Scali Logo Summer Cooperative African
Language Institute
June 15 - August 7, 2009
African Studies Center at Michigan State University
African Studies Center at Michigan State University



Contact Information

SCALI 2009
African Studies Center
Michigan State University
100 International Center
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Phone: (517) 353-1700
Fax: (517) 432-1209
Email: scali@msu.edu

African Language Instructors wanted for SCALI 2009 - June 15 to August 7, 2009

Michigan State University African Studies Center is currently seeking to hire instructors to teach African languages for the 8 weeks at the intensive Summer Cooperative African Languages Institute (SCALI). These individuals will be responsible for providing language instructions for different African languages offered during the summer institute.

Pre-SCALI instructor training/preparation will take place on Thursday and Friday, June 11th and 12th.

Qualifications:

The applicants should be native or second language fluent speakers and, if possible, have experience in teaching African languages offered during the summer Institute. Candidates should have strong command of the English language and demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for language instruction. We look for instructors with skills in developing syllabus, selecting textbooks, and multi-media materials for language instructions. Candidates with teaching experience in a college or university environment and with a degree (B. A., M.A., or Ph.D. are preferred), but other candidates will be considered on a need basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Each successful candidate's duties and responsibilities will include teaching one of the levels of the African language offered during SCALI. The levels such a candidate will teach are elementary, intermediate or advanced classes for the eight weeks. Successful candidates are required to attend two days orientation on June 10 -June 11 2009. This job is for eight weeks only. It will start in June 15, 2009, and end August 7, 2009. Salary is competitive based on qualifications, experience, and background. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until search is completed.

Actual and potential African language offerings at SCALI are listed in “African Languages to be Taught at SCALI 2009 http://africa.msu.edu/scali/languages.php.

Send letter of application, and curriculum vitae to:

Michigan State University
African Studies Center
Abdul Salau, Ph.D.
Attn: African Languages Instructors Search
101 International Center
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Email: salau@msu.edu