LINGUIST List 21.3800 Tue Sep 28 2010 Jobs: Romance Ling (French and/or Spanish): Full Prof, U of Tennessee Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, 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.    Ingrid Mcmillan, Romance Linguistics (French and/or Spanish): Full Professor, University of Tennessee, TN, USA Message 1: Romance Linguistics (French and/or Spanish): Full Professor, University of Tennessee, TN, USA Date: 27-Sep-2010 From: Ingrid Mcmillan <imcmilleutk.edu> Subject: Romance Linguistics (French and/or Spanish): Full Professor, University of Tennessee, TN, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Tennessee Department: Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Job Location: Tennessee, USA Job Rank: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Romance Linguistics (French and/or Spanish) Required Language(s): Romance Description: The Forrest and Patsy Shumway Chair of Excellence in Romance Languages, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Title: Professor Starting Date: August 1, 2011 The faculty of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures (MFLL) seeks an internationally recognized full professor in Romance linguistics (French and/or Spanish) to fill this position beginning in Fall 2011, with specialization in one or more of the following areas: translation studies; dialectology; comparative linguistics; sociolinguistics; or another related field. Advanced associate professors with the credentials for promotion will also be considered. The position involves teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, developing and guiding collaborative research activities, participating in the intellectual and creative leadership of the Department, and attracting outstanding graduate students and faculty to MFLL. In addition, the Shumway Chair will foster linkages with other programs and centers in linguistics and related fields as a means of creating opportunities for the professional development and growth of our students and faculty. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Romance Languages, French or Spanish, or a related field, with primary teaching and research concentration in one or more of the following areas: translation studies; dialectology; comparative linguistics; sociolinguistics; or another related field. Native-level competence in English and either French or Spanish. Candidates will have a distinguished publication and teaching record in their field. Preferred Qualifications: Linguistic and scholarly competencies that bridge French and Spanish areas of overlapping interest are especially welcome, as is a successful track record in obtaining external funds for research and/or curriculum development. Professional expertise that will contribute to the growth and development of some or all of the University's interdisciplinary programs in Africana and Diaspora Studies, Cinema Studies, Comparative Literatures, Global Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics and Women's Studies. Scholarly and teaching interests that extend beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Deadline: The position will be open until filled; however, for full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and addresses and contact information for three references by December 10, 2010, to the address below. Direct inquiries to mfllutk.edu. Application Deadline: 10-Dec-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Shumway Chair Search Committee Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Department 701 McClung Tower University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996 USA Contact Information: Shumway Chair Search Committee Email: mfllutk.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 28-Sep-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.