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Work type: University Tenure Line

Location: Stanford University

Categories: School of Humanities & Sciences

Position Overview

Stanford University invites applications for the position of Director of the Stanford Language Center (SLC), a tenured faculty position at the rank of full professor within one of the language and literature departments in the School of Humanities & Sciences. Founded in 1995, the SLC oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of language instruction at Stanford. Stanford is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to shape the future of second language acquisition education at one of the worlds premier research institutions.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the SLC, ensuring the continued development of its programs and initiatives, while monitoring language instruction in over 40 languages, including program assessment, faculty development, student proficiency ratings, and instructor evaluations.

Provide leadership in the training and development of Teaching Assistants, including through required coursework.

Represent the SLC in university-wide initiatives and advocate for language education in Stanfords broader academic mission.

Coordinate with key constituencies, especially faculty in the Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Qualifications:

Candidates Should Submit The Following

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field, such as applied linguistics, language pedagogy, literary studies, or second language acquisition.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in language education.

A record of scholarly contributions to language acquisition, pedagogy, or related areas.

Well-versed in ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.

Administrative experience in language instruction in higher education. Application Process:

A cover letter addressing their vision for the SLC and qualifications for the position.

A curriculum vitae.

Contact information for three references.Applications will be reviewed starting March 31, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

The salary range for this position is $144,200-$247,200.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; and internal equity.

Further information about the Stanford Language Center can be found at Inquiries may be directed to slcdirectorsearch@stanford.edu.

Advertised: 17 Mar 2025 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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