LINGUIST List 21.5187 Mon Dec 20 2010 Jobs: Various Langs & Fields: Asst Prof, Western Michigan U Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.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.     Pablo Pastrana-Pérez , Spanish & Romance & Text/corpus Linguistics, Syntax: Asst Prof, Western Michigan University, MI, USA Message 1: Spanish & Romance & Text/corpus Linguistics, Syntax: Asst Prof, Western Michigan University, MI, USA Date: 17-Dec-2010 From: Pablo Pastrana-Pérez <pablo.pastranawmich.edu> Subject: Spanish & Romance & Text/corpus Linguistics, Syntax: Asst Prof, Western Michigan University, MI, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Western Michigan University Department: Spanish Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://www.wmich.edu/spanish/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Spanish linguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics, Syntax Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)                             Romance Description: Western Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Spanish linguistics beginning August 2011 at the rank of Assistant Professor, pending budgetary approval. Specialists with expertise in corpus linguistics and/or syntax are especially encouraged to apply. Knowledge in the field of second-language acquisition is also desirable. Successful candidates are expected to have a well-defined research agenda, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and to have completed the PhD by August 2011. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and State law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The department will conduct initial telephone or videoconference interviews. Apply online at the URL listed below. Online applications should include a letter of application and CV. When applying for this position, please upload your statement of teaching philosophy and statement of research plans as one document in the 'Required Applicant Documents' section under 'Other'. Graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation can be sent directly to Dr. Mercedes Tasende at the application address given. The Department of Spanish has approximately 300 majors, a well-established M.A. program and a Ph.D. program. Additional information about the department and the programs is available at our website. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Mercedes Tasende Department of Spanish Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338 USA Web Address for Applications: http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html Contact Information: Dr. Pablo Pastrana-Pérez Email: pablo.pastranawmich.edu Phone: 269-387-2955 Fax: 269-387-3103 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 20-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.