LINGUIST List 12.2257

Sat Sep 15 2001

Jobs: Generalist, Asst Professor, Canada

Editor for this issue: Karen Milligan <karenlinguistlist.org>

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1. Dr.Sherrill E.Grace, English Language: Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia, British Columbia Canada

Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Areas Required: English Language
Other Desired Areas: 
University or Organization: University of British Columbia
Department: English
State or Province: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Final Date of Application: 15 November 2001
Contact: Dr. Sherrill E. Grace gracearts.ubc.ca

Address for Applications:
397 - 1873 East Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia V6T 1Z1
Canada

The Department of English at the University of British Columbia invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English Language
to teach the Structure of Modern English, with expertise in one or more
of the following areas: History of English, Dialectical Variation,
Linguistic Stylistics, Literary Semantics, and Cognitive Linguistics. 
The successful candidate will be expected to combine linguistic and
literary studies. Applicants must have a PhD, publications and strong
evidence of active research, and some experience teaching at the
post-secondary level.

This position is subject to funding, and salary will be commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a letter
of application with their current CV, including email address, telephone
numbers, clear indication of citizenship, and an example of their
published research, and should arrange for three letters of reference to
be forwarded to Dr. Sherrill Grace, Head, Department of English,
University of British Columbia, 397-1873 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T
1Z1. Complete applications must be received by 15 November 2001. 
Position start date: 1 July 2002.

The UBC English Department includes 53 tenure-stream faculty, plus
full-time sessionals and teaching assistants. It has a large and active
Graduate Program, an Honours program, a large Major Program in
Literature, a Major in Language, and a First Year Program. Faculty and
students are encouraged in their wide disciplinary and interdisciplinary
interests. Please consult the Department WEB site for details on our
programs, faculty, and activities: www.english.ubc.ca.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
Applications must identify citizenship and/immigration status. The
University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to
apply.