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Director, Stanford Language Center
Inside Higher Ed, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Overview
Director, Stanford Language Center
at Stanford University. Stanford invites applications for the tenure-track position of
Director, Stanford Language Center , 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 development, implementation, and assessment of language instruction at Stanford. Stanford seeks an experienced and innovative leader to shape the future of second language acquisition education at one of the world’s 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 Stanford’s 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
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 the applicant’s 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. The pay offered will be determined based on experience and qualifications, field, departmental budget, and internal equity.
Contact and Additional Information Further information about the Stanford Language Center can be found on the Stanford Language Center website. Inquiries may be directed to slcdirectorsearch@stanford.edu.
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Director, Stanford Language Center
at Stanford University. Stanford invites applications for the tenure-track position of
Director, Stanford Language Center , 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 development, implementation, and assessment of language instruction at Stanford. Stanford seeks an experienced and innovative leader to shape the future of second language acquisition education at one of the world’s 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 Stanford’s 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
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 the applicant’s 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. The pay offered will be determined based on experience and qualifications, field, departmental budget, and internal equity.
Contact and Additional Information Further information about the Stanford Language Center can be found on the Stanford Language Center website. Inquiries may be directed to slcdirectorsearch@stanford.edu.
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