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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Helen Aristar-Dry , Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Date: 11-Oct-2010 From: Helen Aristar-Dry <hdrylinguistlist.org> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Eastern Michigan University Department: English Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://www.emich.edu/linguistics/index.html Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Language Technology Description: This position is a tenure-track assistant professor of linguistics with experience and research interests in the application of computers to the collection, analysis and archiving of language data. Expertise in the digital search, retrieval, and display of language data is desirable, as is knowledge of the statistical methods used in language technology. The position begins Fall 2011. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in these skills, as well as undergraduate and MA-level courses in one or more core areas of linguistics. Knowledge of emerging standards in language engineering is a plus, as is fieldwork experience or experience working with phonetic, lexical or corpus data. One of the developing emphases of the EMU linguistics program is the digitization of language data. This emphasis manifests itself in the fact that EMU is the site of the Institute for Language Information and technology (ILIT), of which The LINGUIST List (http://linguistlist.org) is a substantial component. ILIT is a major developer of cyberinfrastructure for linguistics and also an OLAC service provider (http://linguistlist.org/olac/). The successful candidate must be willing to make a significant contribution to these enterprises, and to participate in the research programs and functions of ILIT. The linguistics program at Eastern Michigan University has a small faculty committed to offering a competitive general linguistics curriculum at the BA, BS, and MA levels. We are seeking someone with versatility and demonstrated excellence in teaching who will not only expand our curriculum but also exhibit a dedication to teaching and to the continued development of strong undergraduate and MA programs. The PhD must be completed at the time of appointment. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive university in southeastern Michigan with approximately 25,000 students and 400 academic majors, minors and concentrations offered through five degree-granting colleges and a graduate school. All applications must be made online at https://www.emujobs.com - Posting FA1117E (https://www.emujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1290192885455). Application materials should include an application letter, CV, complete dossier (including three letters of recommendation), and a sample of your recent work. Reference letters and inquiries should be sent to Dr. Helen Aristar-Dry. Inquiries may be sent via email (hdrylinguistlist.org). All reference letters should be sent to the application address below: Helen Aristar-Dry, Chair, Linguistics Search Committee Institute for Language Information & Technology Eastern Michigan University 2000 Huron River Drive, Suite 104 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 United States Electronic submission of reference letters is acceptable, provided that they are signed and on letterhead, and sent directly by the referee to Dr. Aristar-Dry at the email address listed above. We will begin screening applications November 15 and continue until the position is filled. EMU is an Equal Opportunity employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://www.emujobs.com Contact Information: Helen Aristar-Dry Email: hdrylinguistlist.org Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-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.