LINGUIST List 21.4232 Sun Oct 24 2010 Jobs: Syntax & Typology: Asst Prof, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.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.     Gregory Iverson , Syntax & Typology: Asst Prof, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Message 1: Syntax & Typology: Asst Prof, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Date: 22-Oct-2010 From: Gregory Iverson <iversonuwm.edu> Subject: Syntax & Typology: Asst Prof, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Department: Linguistics Job Location: Wisconsin, USA Web Address: http://www4.uwm.edu/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Syntax; Typology Description: Position start date: August 2011 Job description: The Department of Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been authorized to make a full-time, tenure-track appointment in syntax at the rank of assistant professor, and invites applications for the position. Duties will include developing and teaching courses in syntactic theory, description and typology, supervising graduate students at both the M.A. and Ph.D. level and conducting research in the appointee's area of specialization. Prospective applicants must have by August of 2011 a Ph.D. in linguistics or some other related field, along with the ability and willingness to teach in the undergraduate core distribution offerings. Preferred candidates will be able to show evidence of quality teaching and excellent scholarly promise, as well as knowledge of or expertise in a range of disparate languages. A research interest in the syntax/semantics interface, a demonstrated interest in comparative syntax, and expertise in linguistic typology would enhance a candidate's application. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a letter of application, and one or two publications to the application URL listed below. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be mailed to the application address given. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. E-mail inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Iverson at the email address listed. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. Application Deadline: This position has already been filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Gregory Iverson Syntax Search Committee, Department of Linguistics Curtin Hall Room 535 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee 53201-0413 United States Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/5097 Contact Information: Professor Gregory Iverson Email: iversonuwm.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 24-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.