LINGUIST List 21.4453 Sun Nov 07 2010 Jobs: Syntax: Full Prof, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen 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.     Jacqueline Schubert , Syntax: Full Professor, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany Message 1: Syntax: Full Professor, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany Date: 01-Oct-2010 From: Jacqueline Schubert <jacqueline.schubertzvw.uni-goettingen.de> Subject: Syntax: Full Professor, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Department: Philosophische Fakultaet Job Location: Göttingen, Germany Web Address: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/187847.html Job Rank: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Syntax Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: The Faculty of Humanities at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen invites applications for a level W2 professorship in linguistics (theories of grammar) at the Department of English, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be responsible for academic duties in research and teaching in linguistics (theories of grammar). A research focus on syntax will be expected. Candidates are required to have proven experience in academic teaching. A Habilitation or equivalent qualification would be an asset. The ideal applicant will be able to cooperate in linguistic and interdisciplinary research clusters, specifically in the Courant Center "Text Structures" and in interdepartmental research on interfaces in linguistics. We also expect engagement in PhD supervision in various interdepartmental PhD programs; for further details please check the application URL below. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of linguistic curricula at the Faculty of Humanities. Active participation in academic administration will be expected. The successful applicant will take responsibility for the language instructors' (Lektoren) practical language programme at the Department of English. The formal requirements for an appointment as a tenured professor are in accordance with the legislation of the State of Lower Saxony (§ 25, Niedersächsisches Hochschulgesetz). Appointments will be made by the university according to the laws of Lower Saxony. Please contact us for the clarification of details. Researchers from abroad are specifically invited for application. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunity employer. Applications of women are strongly encouraged and will receive special attention as far as legal restrictions permit. Part-time employment is negotiable. Applications of disabled persons will be given preferential treatment to those of other candidates with equal qualifications. Applicants are requested to submit their application, together with an academic CV, a record of their teaching experience, a list of academic publications, and copies of academic degree certificates within six weeks (until 11 Nov 2010) after the publication of this advertisement. Applications must be sent to the address below. International applicants might want to know that the "Habilitation" is no longer a legal prerequisite for a professorship in Germany. Equivalent alternative qualifications (articles, monographs) will also be taken into consideration. Teaching at the Department of English, University of Göttingen, generally is in English, and the department welcomes international applications. Application Deadline: 11-Nov-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Dekanin Prof. Dr. Hedwig Roeckelein Philosophische Fakultaet Humboldtallee 17 Goettingen D-37073 Germany Email Address for Applications: marina.glemnitzzvw.uni-goettingen.de Web Address for Applications: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/187847.html Contact Information: Frau Jacqueline Schubert Email: jacqueline.schubertzvw.uni-goettingen.de Phone: 004905513912257 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 07-Nov-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.