LINGUIST List 15.575

Fri Feb 13 2004

Jobs: L2 Acquisition: Asst Prof, York University

Editor for this issue: Sarah Murray <sarahlinguistlist.org>

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1. jamesw, Second Language Acquisition: Asst Prof, York University

University or Organization: York University
Department: Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Second Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics


Description:

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, York
University, invites applications for a contractually limited
(one-year) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in
Linguistics commencing July 1, 2004. The position is subject to
budgetary approval by the University.

Qualifications: Ph.D., strong research record, publications and
demonstrated teaching ability. We are seeking a candidate whose
primary area of expertise is in the area of second language
acquisition and sociolinguistics. The Linguistics Programme at York
offers a broad range of courses and encompasses a variety of interests
and theoretical approaches. The successful candidate will be expected
to contribute to the Graduate Programme in Theoretical and Applied
Linguistics.

Deadline for applications: March 31, 2004

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly
work and copies of peer and student teaching evaluations. As well,
applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
to arrive before March 31, 2004 to:

Professor Nicholas Elson, Chair
Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3

(e-mail: nelsonyorku.ca; phone: 416-736-5016; fax: 416-736-5483)
Note that email applications will not be accepted.

York University is an Affirmative Action employer. The Affirmative
Action Program can be found on York's website at
http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm or a copy can be obtained by
calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and
Permanent Residents will be given priority.



Address for Applications:

 Attn: Professor Nick Elson
 4700 Keele St.
 Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
 Canada 

	Applications are due by 31-Mar-2004

Contact Information:
 Professor James Walker
 Email: jameswyorku.ca
 Tel: 416-736-2100 x22574
 Website: http://www.yorku.ca/linguist/

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