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sc.edu>University or Organization: University of South Carolina Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas Required: Anthropological Linguistics Description: The Department of Anthropology seeks a PhD linguistic anthropologist to be appointed as a tenure track Asst. Prof starting fall 2003. Specialization and area open. Candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistic and cultural anthropology, and contribute to a department with a strong four-field focus on inequality and Diaspora studies. We prefer candidates who couple theory with ongoing field research involving students. The Department of Anthropology offers a BA and MA in anthropology; a PhD program in Anthropology is planned. The Linguistics Program (an interdepartmental program in the College of Liberal Arts) offers the MA and PhD in linguistics. The department also actively participates in programs in African American, Latin American, Southern and Women s studies, and cross-college initiatives with the School of the Environment and School of Public Health. Candidates invited to state how their skills and background will contribute to USC s Anthropology Department. We anticipate that the candidate will serve as a core faculty member in the Linguistics Program. USC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority candidates encouraged to apply. Send description of research and teaching interests, vita, and names of three references to: Dr Janina Fenigsen Department of Anthropology University of South Carolina Search Committee Chair Columbia, SC 29208 The USC Linguistics Program, with faculty in five academic departments in the College of Liberal Arts, supports a graduate program (granting the Ph.D. and M.A. in Linguistics, and a TEFL Certificate) and an undergraduate minor. We currently have about 40 active students in the graduate program, and were ranked 7th among linguistics doctoral programs in the 2000 National Doctoral Program Survey conducted by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (http://survey.nagps.org/index.php). The program's dual emphasis on theoretical and applied aspects of linguistics is one of its major strengths, and the great variety of research conducted by faculty and graduate students is a reflection of the intellectual diversity that characterizes the program. For more information about the program, prospective applicants are invited to explore the our website: http://www.cla.sc.edu/ling/ Address for Applications: Attn: Dr Janina Fenigsen Department of Anthropology University of South Carolina Search Committee Chair Columbia, SC 29208 United States of America Applications are due by November 15, 2002 Contact Information: Janina Fenigsen. Tel: 803-777-6500 Fax: 803-777-0259 Website: http://www.cla.sc.edu/LING/index.html This employer is a LINGUIST List supporter!Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue