LINGUIST List 10.1442

Sun Oct 3 1999

Jobs: French Linguistics, Language Design

Editor for this issue: Lydia Grebenyova <lydialinguistlist.org>

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1. melissa putman sprenkle, French Linguistics at Florida Atlantic University
2. Shinko Tamura, Language Design for Telegram Corporation in Boston

The Honors College of Florida Atlantic University seeks to fill a
tenure-track position in French at the level of Assistant or Associate
Professor. Competency to teach Spanish language highly desirable. The
successful candidate will teach lower and upper division courses in
language, and in linguistics, literature, or culture and be interested
in exploring interdisciplinary approaches to the study of languages.
Opened in August 1999, the Honors College is a highly selective
liberal arts college within a state university. It offers a four-year
curriculum centered on the traditional disciplines in the liberal arts
and sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking, independent
study, community-based internships, and cross-disciplinary programs in
areas such as environmental and international studies. For further
information on the Honors College see http://www.honorscollege.edu
. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in French, native or
near-native fluency in French and Spanish, evidence of excellence in
undergraduate teaching, and potential for quality scholarship. To
apply, submit a letter of interest that summarizes your
qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and that
addresses how you can contribute to the enhancement of the Honors
College community; as well as a current curriculum vitae, and names,
addresses, email, FAX and telephone numbers of at least three
references to: Chair, MLA French Search Committee (#252730), Honors
College, Florida Atlantic University, John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353
Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458. Materials must be postmarked no
later than November 12, 1999. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Florida Atlantic is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative
Action Institution.

Teragram Corporation (http://www.teragram.com), a firm specializing in
language related technology, is looking for language designers to maintain
electronic dictionaries and grammars.

Openings are now available for the following languages:

DANISH - NORWEGIAN - SWEDISH - FINNISH - POLISH - HUNGARIAN

Candidates should be fluent (native or near-native) in one of these
languages. Good knowledge of grammar and basic computer skills required.
Knowledge of linguistics or syntax a plus. Positions are part-time (hourly 
wage) and in-house.

SEND RESUMES TO:

Shinko Tamura (Ms.)
tamurateragram.com
Teragram Corporation
236 Huntington Ave. #302
Boston, MA 02115-4701
Tel: 617/369-0100
Fax: 617/369-0101