LINGUIST List 10.634

Thu Apr 29 1999

Jobs: Thai/Indonesian, General ling, NLP

Editor for this issue: Brett Churchill <brettlinguistlist.org>

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1. Shoichi Iwasaki, Thai/Indonesian positions at UCLA
2. Adele Abrahamsen, Postdoctoral teaching fellowship at Washington University
3. Douglas Kendall (Volt Computer), NLP

The Program in South and Southeast Asian Languages at UCLA seeks
applicants for one lecturer position each in Thai and Indonesian for
the academic year 1999-2000 with possibility of renewal. The lecturer
will be responsible for first year instruction (and possibly second
year instruction pending budgetary approval). Applications are invited
from qualified individuals. Candidates with native or near-native
fluency in the target language, advanced degrees, some background in
Linguistics, and previous experience in language teaching in the
American educational setting, are preferred. Review of candidates
will begin May 30, 1999. Applications should include a letter of
interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation. Applications
should be sent to: Shoichi Iwasaki, Director of South and Southeast
Asian Languages Program, c/o Department of East Asian Languages and
Cultures, 290 Royce Hall, Box 951540, University of California, Los
Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1540. UCLA is an Affirmative Action,
Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are
encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.

General linguistics Postdoctoral teaching fellowship at Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a
postdoctoral teaching fellowship in linguistics and language to begin
on July 1, 1999. The appointment is initially for one year with a
possible extension for an additional year. Linguistics courses at
Washington University contribute to the Language, Cognition, and
Culture track of the undergraduate major in
Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology; they also serve undergraduate and
masters' degree students in English education and TESOL. Hence, broad
interests and ability to relate to a variety of students are
advantageous.

We are seeking a doctoral-level linguist (ABD considered) 
who has additional background and interests that will
contribute to the new and rapidly-growing second major in
Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology. Secondary interests might
be centered in language acquisition, second language acquisition, 
cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, or sociocultural 
approaches to language and cognition; excellence in teaching 
and research are more important than the specific primary or 
secondary areas. Demonstration of successful teaching 
experience is required.

The successful candidate will teach two lower-division courses,
Language in Culture and Society and Introduction to Linguistics, and
two upper division/MA courses. Of these, Contemporary Linguistics (an
introduction emphasizing language structure) is scheduled for Fall
1999, and the Spring 2000 course may be one of the following: Language
Acquisition, Second Language Acquisition, Historical and Comparative
Linguistics, Principles of Linguistics (an introduction emphasizing
linguistic theory), or another course depending on needs of the
program and the candidate's areas of interest and expertise. If the
position is renewed, any changes in course offerings would be limited
to the upper division.

For more information on the graduate and undergraduate programs in
PNP, see our website at www.artsci.wustl.edu/~philos/pnp/.

Please send curriculum vitae, one or two published or unpublished
papers, a statement of teaching experience and credentials, teaching
evaluations, and have three letters of recommendation forwarded to:

Linguistics Search Committee
Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology Program
Campus Box 1073
Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

Review of candidates will begin immediately, but the position will
remain open until filled.

Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to
apply.

* * * * * * * * * * * * Contact information * * * * * * * * * * * *
Adele Abrahamsen, Assoc Prof of Psychology and PNP Undergraduate
Director abrahamsentwinearth.wustl.edu Fax 314-935-7349 Secretary
314-935-6670

***Note that French, German, Spanish, Japanese or English Language ability
(grammar and syntax) is the most important aspect of this position.***

Please contact Doug Kendall by phone (425) 702-9000/1(800) 253-9605 or
email at: v-dougkemicrosoft.com if you are interested in pursuing
this type of position.

Position Start Date: ASAP 
Position End Date: 10/23/1999 (Will be extended)

Standard Position Title: Software Test Engineer 1

Position Description: Creates expected results for linguistics
products (e.g. grammar checker, information retrieval Effectively
communicates bugs and issues related to consistency and quality of
product to team. Works under supervision of more senior Testers.

Skills Required: Near-native fluency in French. Strong, fast reading
skills in language of product being tested. Ability to track details
carefully and good judgment are essential. Basic Windows use
necessary. Knowledge or ability to learn quickly computer networking
skills required: i.e., working in NT domains, working with files on
shares, mapping drives to one's computer, etc... Access skills useful
but not required. General knowledge of personal computers, and the
ability to install, upgrade and use Word and Excel, email application
software, and MS operating system(s) preferred. Associate's degree in
Linguistics or Language-related field, or equivalent work
experience/training preferred.

		Focus of Position:	 Linguistic software

		Thank you for your help.


Doug Kendall
Volt Services Group
v-dougkemicrosoft.com
(425) 702-9000
1(800)253-9605