LINGUIST List 11.1616

Tue Jul 25 2000

Jobs: Syntax/Morphosyntax/Assistant Prof-Tenure Track

Editor for this issue: Jody Huellmantel <jodylinguistlist.org>

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1. Dr.Paul McFetridge, Syntax or Morphosyntax: Assistant Professor-Tenure Track at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Canada

Rank of Job: Assistant Professor-Tenure Track
Areas Required: Syntax or Morphosyntax
Other Desired Areas: Computational Linguistics/NLP
University or Organization: Simon Fraser University
Department: Linguistics
State or Province: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Final Date of Application: October 30,2000
Contact: Dr. Paul McFetridge mcfetcs.sfu.ca

Address for Applications:
8888 University Drive
Vancouver
B.C. V5A 1S6
Canada

Applications are being accepted for a tenure-track position in 
Linguistics starting September 1, 2001. This position is subject to 
budgetary approval. Appointment will be made at the assistant 
professor rank. A primary specialization in syntax or morphosyntax is 
required for this position. Preference will be given to candidates 
who combine their research with an area of computational linguistics 
or natural language processing. The successful candidate will be 
assigned teaching duties in syntax at all levels as well as courses 
in general linguistics and, when applicable, natural language 
processing.

Candidates should hold a PhD in linguistics or related area, show 
strong promise as a researcher, be prepared to become active in the 
development and management of undergraduate and graduate programs 
and to accept graduate supervision duties.

Interested applicants are invited to send a letter of application, 
curriculum vitae, the names of at least three referees and sample 
publications by October 30, 2000 to Dr. P. McFetridge, Chair, 
Department of Linguistics, 8888 University Dr., Simon Fraser 
University, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6; phone: (604) 291-3554, 
fax (604) 291-5659, email: mcfetcs.sfu.ca

In accordance with Canada Immigration requirements, this 
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and Permanent 
Residents of Canada. However, non-Canadians are encouraged to apply.
SFU is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers 
equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.