LINGUIST List 21.2308 Fri May 21 2010 Jobs: General Ling; Critical Theory/Cultural Studies: Post Doc, Cornell Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Phanomvan Love, General Linguistics; Critical Theory; Cultural Studies: Post Doc, Cornell University, NY, USA Message 1: General Linguistics; Critical Theory; Cultural Studies: Post Doc, Cornell University, NY, USA Date: 20-May-2010 From: Phanomvan Love <pi25cornell.edu> Subject: General Linguistics; Critical Theory; Cultural Studies: Post Doc, Cornell University, NY, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Cornell University Department: Linguistics Job Location: New York, USA Web Address: http://ling.cornell.edu Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Critical Theory; Cultural Studies Description: With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Linguistics at Cornell University invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship. The term of the appointment is from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013. The Department of Linguistics seeks a specialist in any area of linguistics with additional expertise in critical theory/cultural studies. The successful candidate will have a primary background in a core area of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics), together with a sophisticated understanding of critical theory and/or cultural studies, including but not limited to areas such as poetics, stylistics, gender studies, queer theory, postcolonial studies, globalization studies. The objective of the position will be to play a role in establishing a dialogue between linguistics and allied humanities fields. Candidates will be expected to teach two courses per year, one at the undergraduate, one at the graduate level. PhD required. To ensure full consideration, candidates should send a CV, detailed statement of research interests, writing sample, course proposals for the courses the Mellon Fellow will teach while in residence at Cornell, and at least three letters of recommendation by November 26, 2010 to the address below. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 26-Nov-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Program Administrator Mary Ahl Society for the Humanities Cornell University 27 East Avenue Ithaca, NY 14853 USA Contact Information: Mary Ahl Email: mea4cornell.edu Phone: 607-255-4086 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-May-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.