LINGUIST List 21.4687 Sun Nov 21 2010 Jobs: American Sign Language; Lang Acq: Post Doc, U of Connecticut 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.     Diane Lillo-Martin , American Sign Language; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Connecticut, CT, USA Message 1: American Sign Language; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Connecticut, CT, USA Date: 21-Nov-2010 From: Diane Lillo-Martin <lillo.martinuconn.edu> Subject: American Sign Language; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Connecticut, CT, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Connecticut Department: Department of Linguistics Job Location: Connecticut, USA Web Address: http://www.linguistics.uconn.edu/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition Required Language(s): American Sign Language (ase) Description: Job Posting Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow Job Summary: The Department of Linguistics, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting applications for a post-doctoral researcher, starting date negotiable. This is a one year appointment subject to annual renewal pending satisfactory performance. The post-doctoral researcher would mainly be working on the project, Development of Bimodal Bilingualism, investigating the acquisition of American Sign Language and English in young children. The researcher would be expected to contribute to the overall goals of the project including developing his/her own independent works under the project umbrella. The position also includes teaching one course per year as assigned by the department head. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field by the start date of employment; and evidence or promise of a strong research/publication record in generative approaches to language acquisition research. Knowledge of American Sign Language or another sign language (at least conversational fluency) is preferred. Appointment Terms: This is a full-time position. Salary will be according to the NIH post-doc scale. To Apply: Applicants should apply online using Husky Hire to upload their application materials. Review of applications will begin December 31, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. The application package should include: 1) cover letter; 2) statement of research interests; 3) CV; and 4) one or two samples of scholarly writing. In addition three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referees to the address below. Inquiries may be sent to Diane Lillo-Martin c/o linguisticssearchuconn.edu. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Diane Lillo-Martin Search # 2011269, University of Connecticut Department of Linguistics 337 Mansfield Road, Unit 1145 Storrs, CT 06269-1145 USA Email Address for Applications: linguisticssearchuconn.ed Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.uconn.edu/ Contact Information: Diane Lillo-Martin Email: lillo.martinuconn.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-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.