LINGUIST List 13.2082

Wed Aug 14 2002

Jobs: Computational Ling: AsstProf, MI USA

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1. amunn, Jobs: Computational Ling: AsstProf, Michigan State University, MI, USA

University or Organization: Michigan State University
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas Required: Computational Linguistics

Description:

The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African
Languages at Michigan State University will make a tenure-track
appointment in Computational Linguistics at the Assistant Professor
level, pending approval of the Provost, to begin on or after August
15, 2003. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely related
field required by time of appointment. Candidates should be able to
demonstrate the relevance of their research interests to issues in
theoretical linguistics, such as syntax, formal semantics, discourse
representation theory, language acquisition or sentence processing.

This position will complement strengths in formal linguistics and
psycholinguistics in the Cognitive Science Program. The successful
candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and research
mission of the Linguistics program and also to interact extensively
with faculty and graduate students in the Cognitive Science Program
and the recently funded NSF IGERT program
http://www.cogsci.msu.edu/IGERT. Therefore, we are seeking individuals
whose research is highly integrative and interdisciplinary.

We will begin consideration of applications December 1, 2002. Send
letters of application describing research and teaching interests,
vita and three letters of recommendation to: David Prestel, Chair,
Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African
Languages, A-617 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing,
MI 48824-1027. Non-immigrant applicants shall provide documentation
evidencing employment authorization in the U.S. All candidates will be
kept informed of the progress of the search. Persons with
disabilities have a right to request and receive reasonable
accommodation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michigan
State University is an AA/EOE institution.

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Chair David Prestel
	Ling & Germanic, Slavic, Asian & African Languages
	Michigan State University
	Dept of Linguistics & Germanic, Slavic, Asian & African Languages
	A-617 Wells Hall
	East Lansing, MI 48824-1027
	United States 

	Applications are due by December 1, 2002


Contact Information:
	Alan Munn.
	Email: amunnmsu.edu
	Tel: +1-517-355-7491
	Fax: +1-517-432-2736
	Website: http://www.cogsci.msu.edu/IGERT

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