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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Vanessa Jones, Anthropological Linguistics; Language Documentation: Full Professor, University of Adelaide, Australia Message 1: Anthropological Linguistics; Language Documentation: Full Professor, University of Adelaide, Australia Date: 23-May-2010 From: Vanessa Jones <vanessa.jonesadelaide.edu.au> Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; Language Documentation: Full Professor, University of Adelaide, Australia E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Adelaide Department: Discipline of Linguistics Job Location: Adelaide, Australia Web Address: http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/linguistics/ Job Rank: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Language Documentation Description: Professor of Linguistics of Endangered Languages School of Humanities Job reference number: 15992 The University of Adelaide is a member of Australia's elite Group of Eight research-intensive universities. The Discipline of Linguistics, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, was founded in 1992 and has since built up an international reputation for its research in a number of areas, including language endangerment, and for its engagement with communities speaking endangered languages. The Discipline has a full undergraduate programme in Linguistics, a graduate programme in Applied Linguistics (by coursework) and growing number of MA and PhD students (by dissertation). It has a strong record in obtaining competitive grants and recently added a mobile language team to support work in Aboriginal languages throughout the length and breadth of the state of South Australia. Adelaide is a multicultural city with a population made up of over 100 different ethnic communities. Many of these communities proudly maintain links with their culture. The city combines creativity and liveliness with a safe and clean environment. South Australians lead a relaxed but exciting lifestyle, in a state with a rich history, and a particular love of fine wine and food. The University of Adelaide is conveniently located for the first hand study of endangered Indigenous, migrant and refugee languages, it also provides access to excellent local archival resources such as the South Australian Museum and the State Library. We are seeking an outstanding Linguist, with experience in the Linguistics of Endangered Languages, to join our Discipline. With a distinguished, internationally recognised research and publication record, you will have the drive and demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance the discipline's research income and represent the work of the Discipline of Linguistics to external organisations such as alumni, state and federal agencies, the education sector and the general community. You should also have: - A PhD or equivalent in Linguistics or Linguistic Anthropology - First hand (fieldwork) experience with endangered languages - Research focus on endangered Indigenous, community and refugee languages - Experience of dealing with official bodies concerned with language planning, policy making and the maintenance of endangered languages - Familiarity with current approaches to language documentation and preservation - A proven ability to provide leadership and work as a team member in the Discipline of Linguistics - Experience in supervising higher degree research students and the ability to attract such students Applicants with a research focus on endangered languages of Australia and the surrounding Pacific-Asian region are particularly encouraged to apply. Salary: (Level E) $139,130 per annum plus an attractive employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies. This tenurable position is available from February 2011. For further information about the academic aspects of the role please contact Professor Peter Mühlhäusler, telephone: +61 8 8303 3138 or email: peter.mühlhäusleradelaide.edu.au. Your application should: - include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae - address the selection criteria - quote the relevant reference number - include residency status - include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees Application Deadline: 25-Jun-2010 Email Address for Applications: vanessa.jonesadelaide.edu.au Contact Information: Ms Vanessa Jones Email: vanessa.jonesadelaide.edu.au Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 26-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.