LINGUIST List 21.4735 Thu Nov 25 2010 Jobs: Semantics/Syntax: Postdoc Assoc/Visiting Faculty, MA Inst of Tech 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.     Matthew Sikorski , Semantics; Syntax: Postdoctoral Associate/Visiting Faculty, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, USA Message 1: Semantics; Syntax: Postdoctoral Associate/Visiting Faculty, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, USA Date: 23-Nov-2010 From: Matthew Sikorski <lp-positionsmit.edu> Subject: Semantics; Syntax: Postdoctoral Associate/Visiting Faculty, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department: Department of Linguistics and Philosophy Web Address: http://web.mit.edu/linguistics/ Job Rank: Postdoctoral Associate/Visiting Faculty Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax Description: The Department of Linguistics & Philosophy at MIT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in syntax or semantics. Appointments may start on September 1, 2011 or February 1, 2012 and will be for a period of one or two semesters, with a possibility of renewal into the academic year 2012-13. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research that contributes to the mission of the department and to teach at least one graduate or undergraduate subject per semester. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Appropriately qualified candidates can also be appointed at the rank of Visiting Assistant (or Associate) Professor. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of research papers, evidence of teaching ability, and names of three references. Please specify desired starting date and period of availability. We prefer that applications and supporting materials be submitted online, at the application URL below. Materials submitted by mail should be sent to the address below. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by January 15, 2011, will be given full consideration. Women and members of under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Chair, Linguistics Search Committee Department of Linguistics and Philosophy Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave, 32-D808 Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA Web Address for Applications: http://www.dlp.mit.edu/search/ Contact Information: Matthew Sikorski Email: lp-positionsmit.edu Phone: 617-253-4141 Fax: 617-253-5017 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 25-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.