LINGUIST List 21.4829 Wed Dec 01 2010 Jobs: Language Documentation & Conservation: Asst Prof, U of Hawai'i Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.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.     Kamil Deen , Language Documentation & Conservation: Assistant Professor, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, HI, USA Message 1: Language Documentation & Conservation: Assistant Professor, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, HI, USA Date: 30-Nov-2010 From: Kamil Deen <linguisthawaii.edu> Subject: Language Documentation & Conservation: Assistant Professor, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, HI, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Hawai'i at Manoa Department: Department of Linguistics Job Location: Hawaii, USA Web Address: http://www.ling.hawaii.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Language Documentation & Conservation Description: Assistant Professor of Linguistics in Language Documentation & Conservation: The Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position (position no. 85018) in Language Documentation & Conservation, to begin August 1, 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in linguistics or related field. (ABDs must provide evidence that all degree requirements will have been met by the date of hire). Applicants are expected to have practical fieldwork experience and a demonstrated commitment to the goals of language documentation & conservation, expertise in computational methods of data archiving, manipulation and dissemination as well as a high-quality research record in these areas. Evidence of superior teaching ability in undergraduate and/or graduate linguistics courses is required. Desirable Qualifications: Prior knowledge of one or more Asian and/or Pacific languages; expertise in phonology, typology, morphology, or field psycholinguistics. We are especially interested in candidates who are willing to participate fully in the department's many language documentation activities, including taking a leadership role in the electronic journal, Language Documentation & Conservation, and whose research and teaching interests allow them to interact with faculty and students in the department, in other departments, and within the community as well. Salary: Commensurate with experience. To Apply: Send a letter of application, CV, copies of key relevant publications, teaching and research statements, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. Closing Date: We will begin to evaluate applications and supporting materials by January 14, 2011. Inquiries: Same address as application. We regret that we cannot accept applications via fax. E-mailed applications must be followed by hard copy postmarked (priority mail) by January 14, 2011. (E-mail address below). Please note that we cannot ensure that all e-mail or fax communications in regard to this position will be answered. The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. UH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status. Application Deadline: 14-Jan-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Chair, Department Personnel Committee Department of Linguistics University of Hawai'i at Manoa 1890 East-West Road, Moore 569 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Email Address for Applications: linguisthawaii.edu Contact Information: Acting Chair Kamil Deen Email: linguisthawaii.edu Phone: 8089568602 New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.org/ Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 01-Dec-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.