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let.uu.nl>Associate professor sociolinguistics (Faculty of Arts)(0.8 fte=32 hours per week) Utrecht University, The Netherlands Job description You teach and conduct research in the field of sociolinguistics in general, and particularly directed at linguistic theories on language contact and multilingualism. Proceeding from this expertise you contribute to educational development for the benefit of the various programs in het bachelor-mastersystem from the Faculty of Arts, among which a socially oriented Master's in Linguistics entailing the program "language development and multilingualism". Both apprenticeship and thesis supervision constitute an important part within the program. Your research links up well with the thematic area by the same name within the research institute Utrecht institute of Linguistics OTS (UiL OTS) as well as with the research conducted by the Landelijke Onderzoekschool Taalwetenschap (abbreviated LOT; the Netherlands) Graduate School of Linguistics.) Job requirements Candidates with a PhD in linguistics, with in particular expertise in the field of the theory on language contact and/or multilingualism, or demonstrable affinity with these areas. We are looking for candidates who are able to find a productive connection between theoretical linguistic research and the issues surrounding language contact and multilingualism in general. Your research abilities are evident from a list of (inter)national publications. You command demonstrable didactic skills and possibly have some experience with the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in instruction. You are willing to obtain the required education and research certificates (basiskwalificaties onderwijs en onderzoek) as described in the regulation WP FLOW (on the jobs, career policy and recognition of scientific staff.) Non-Dutch candidates are expected to acquire a good command of the Dutch language within the first period of appointment. You may be asked to give a trial lecture as part of the screening. Organisation Located within one of Netherland's oldest and largest universities, Universiteit Utrecht's Faculty of Arts has nineteen degree programs in the languages and letters of Europe and the Middle-East, the various arts and media, and in history. Research programs are organized into two institutes with extensive national and international links. Special attention is paid to interdisciplinary collaboration, the use of new media, and the quality of teaching. The Faculty is housed in the historic centre of the city and enjoys excellent facilities. Terms of employment A 0.8 fte (32 hour) fixed-term position (max. 2 years) with the prospect of a permanent position. Salary consistent with experience, minimum 2769 euros and maximum 4325 euros gross per month for a full-time position, consistent with scales 11 and 12 of the CAO (collective labour agreement) for Dutch Universities. If you do not hold a PhD or do not expect to hold a PhD within the foreseeable future, you will be offered salary scale 10. The University Utrecht offers excellent fringe benefits. Additional information on the vacancy can be obtained through: Prof. dr. E.J. Reuland Telephone: 030-253 6019 E-mail: eric.reulandMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue