LINGUIST List 21.4275 Wed Oct 27 2010 Jobs: Romance Linguistics: Full Prof, U of Groningen 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.     Gerry Wakker , Romance Linguistics (French; Italian; Spanish): Full Professor, University of Groningen, Netherlands Message 1: Romance Linguistics (French; Italian; Spanish): Full Professor, University of Groningen, Netherlands Date: 24-Oct-2010 From: Gerry Wakker <g.c.wakkerrug.nl> Subject: Romance Linguistics (French; Italian; Spanish): Full Professor, University of Groningen, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Groningen Department: Romance Languages Job Location: Groningen, Netherlands Job Rank: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Romance Linguistics Required Language(s): French (fra)                             Italian (ita)                             Spanish (spa)                             Romance Description: The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen is seeking to appoint a Full Professor of Romance Linguistics (1,0 fte). The Professor will be responsible for teaching and research in this field. The successful candidate will have proven interest and competence in Romance linguistics, understood broadly (i.e., including, but not restricted to comparative Romance linguistics), and may be a specialist in French, Italian and/or Spanish linguistics. The professor must be an internationally recognized expert in at least one subfield of Romance linguistics and/or theoretical approaches of linguistics. The position involves: - co-ordinating and teaching courses in the above-mentioned field in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Romance languages and cultures and the research Master Linguistics - co-ordinating and conducting research in Romance linguistics - raising external funds for research - supervising PhD students - performing administrative tasks within and outside the university - further cultivating and developing national and international contacts to benefit the chair's teaching and research Qualifications: We are seeking candidates who want to lead a small, enthusiastic team of linguists in the department of Romance languages and cultures. We assume that interested parties: - have a PhD in the field of Romance linguistics - are experienced lecturers and active researchers, especially in the field of Romance linguistics - have good administrative and organizational skills - have been successful at raising external funds for research - have experience in supervising PhD students - are able to promote interest in the field - are prepared to move to the Groningen area - have a good command of the Dutch language or are prepared to learn Dutch within a short term Conditions of employment: The University of Groningen offers an appointment as Full Professor 2 as of 1 September 2011 or sooner if possible. The salary will be EUR 4,904 (minimum)/EUR 7,142 (maximum) gross per month for full-time employment (CLA for Dutch universities). If you would like to draw our attention to suitably qualified candidates, please write to the director of the Department of Personnel and Organization within two weeks. For information you can contact: Prof. G.C. Wakker, Dean of the faculty, +31 50 3638192, g.c.wakker.rug.nl Ms. G. Peters-Beuke, secretary of the Faculty of Arts (for an information package), +31 50 3635834. Application Deadline: 10-Nov-2010 Web Address for Applications: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG Contact Information: Prof. Gerry Wakker Email: g.c.wakkerrug.nl Phone: 0031503638192 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 27-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.