Message 1: Ling Theories: Asst Prof, U of Mary Washington, VA, USADate: 24-Sep-2004From: Judith Parker <jparker Subject: Ling Theories: Asst Prof, U of Mary Washington, VA, USA University or Organization: University of Mary Washington Department: English, Linguistics, and Speech Job Rank: Assistant Professor Description: The Department of English, Linguistics, and Speech at the University of Mary Washington (formerly Mary Washington College) invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor of linguistics with specialization in one or more of the following areas of linguistic theory: morphology, phonology, semantics, syntax. Evidence of research or teaching linguistics in languages or language varieties of US minority populations (e.g. ASL, AAVE, Latina/o English, a Native American language) ordeveloping nations is welcome. In addition to designing upper-level courses in linguistic theory, the successful candidate will regularly teach introductory linguistics and may also develop another lower-level course in linguistics. All department faculty teach a four-course load per semester. UMW offers an interdisciplinary special major in linguistics. We seek to provide linguistic theory as a necessary complement to our current offerings in psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Linguistics courses are well- integrated within the university and departmental curricula and can fulfill English major, across-the-curriculum, general education, and teacher licensure requirements (see http://www.umw.edu/enls/ling.htm). Ph.D. required by time of appointment, August 16, 2005. Candidates are requested to provide evidence of potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcript, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. Deadline for receipt of materials is November 22, 2004 by 5 p.m. Postmarks will not be honored. Preliminary interviews will be held at LSA; those unable to attend are still encouraged to apply. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women and minorities to apply. The department is committed to the principle of diversity and active recruitment of minority faculty and students. Address for Applications: Linguistic Theory Search ELS Dept., University of Mary Washington 1301 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 United States of America Application Deadline: 2004-11-22 Contact Information: Dr. William Kemp, Chair Department of English, Linguistics and Speech Email: wkemp Website: http://www.umw.edu/enls/ling.htm This announcement was accompanied by a donation to the LINGUIST List! Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue |