LINGUIST List 21.3977 Fri Oct 08 2010 Jobs: General Linguistics: Assoc Prof, U of Utah 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.    Shantel de Arraiz, General Linguistics: Associate Professor, University of Utah, UT, USA Message 1: General Linguistics: Associate Professor, University of Utah, UT, USA Date: 08-Oct-2010 From: Shantel de Arraiz <shantel.dearraizlinguistics.utah.edu> Subject: General Linguistics: Associate Professor, University of Utah, UT, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Utah Department: Linguistics Job Location: Utah, USA Web Address: http://www.linguistics.utah.edu Job Rank: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Description: The Department of Linguistics at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor to begin July 1, 2011, pending budgetary approval. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Linguistics and show a strong record of sustained research and departmental citizenship. While the area of primary focus is open, the successful applicant must have a theoretical perspective on data drawn from an empirical domain including the languages of the peoples indigenous to the Americas, have interests that mesh well with those of the present faculty of the department, college, and university, and contribute actively to the success of the department's research, teaching, service, and outreach missions. Duties of faculty members include sustaining a high-quality research program, mentoring graduate and undergraduate student-scholars, teaching courses which are part of the departmental curriculum, and providing departmental and/or university service. In addition to the departmental role, the successful applicant will also be appointed as Director of the Center for American Indian Languages (CAIL). One of the primary duties of the appointee is to bring a vision for CAIL's future that builds on, enhances, and augments its current strengths and ongoing successes, and which integrates the activities of CAIL into the larger university community, while continuing and expanding its role in the community. Experience in administration, collaborative outreach, and fund-raising, as well as ability to support and facilitate varying research perspectives, will be considered. Salary is competitive, and commensurate with abilities and experience. The University of Utah offers a generous benefits package and research support. Review of applicants will begin on November 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. A letter of application, a CV, and the names of three references should be sent to the address below. Out of courtesy to applicants and referees, reference letters will be required only at a later stage of the process. The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and status as a protected veteran. The University seeks to provide equal access for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-5365 (V/TDD). Please refer to our website at http://www.hr.utah.edu/oeo/access/ for more complete information. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Edward Rubin, Chair Department of Linguistics 255 South Central Campus Drive, Ste. #2300 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA Contact Information: Shantel de Arraiz Email: shantel.dearraizlinguistics.utah.edu Phone: 801-585-9785 Fax: 801-585-7351 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 08-Oct-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.