LINGUIST List 22.1839: Swedish & Syntax: Lecturer/PhD Candidate, U of Amsterdam

LINGUIST List 22.1839
Sun Apr 24 2011 Jobs: Swedish & Syntax: Lecturer/PhD Candidate, U of Amsterdam Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org>
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Directory 1. H. van der Liet , Swedish & Scandinavian Syntax: Lecturer/PhD Candidate, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Message 1: Swedish & Scandinavian Syntax: Lecturer/PhD Candidate, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date: 22-Apr-2011 From: H. van der Liet <h.a.vanderlietuva.nl> Subject: Swedish & Scandinavian Syntax: Lecturer/PhD Candidate, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Amsterdam Department: Faculty of Humanities Job Location: , Netherlands Web Address: http://www.hum.uva.nl Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Syntax Required Language(s): Swedish (swe) Description: The Faculty invites applications for the position of Lecturer/PhD candidate in Scandinavian linguistics (especially Swedish) for 38 hours a week for a period of five years W11-083 Tasks The two main tasks of the successful candidate are teaching and research. The teaching involves a substantial part of the BA language courses in the Swedish programme, and courses in Scandinavian syntax. The research is carried out in the domain of Scandinavian linguistics, preferably in the study of Swedish syntax, leading to a PhD within the five- year term of the contract. The research will be carried out in one of the research groups of the Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication (ACLC). Requirements We are looking for a candidate with a clear aptitude for the domain of Swedish linguistics, especially syntax. The candidate must have a (near-) native command of the Swedish language, and a clear interest in language acquisition because a substantial part of the teaching load will be within that field. Furthermore, the candidate should have demonstrable teaching and research skills. Candidates must submit a detailed PhD proposal according to the guidelines published on the ACLC website (under 'vacancies')on a relevant subject in the field of Scandinavian linguistics. They may contact the ACLC director, Prof dr P.C. Hengeveld (p.c.hengevelduva.nl) to find a potential supervisor that may assist them in the elaboration of this proposal. The proposal will be evaluated with respect to viability, general scholarly interest, relevance for the current ACLC and Departmental research target areas, e.g.: The Language Blueprint and Learnability. Information about the research targets and about the research groups working under the auspices of the ACLC can be obtained from the ACLC website: www.hum.uva.nl/aclc (under Research). More information For further information about this vacancy, please contact prof dr H. van der Liet, at the contact telephone number or email address below. Appointment This is a temporary appointment for a period of 5 years. The minimum salary for the lecturer appointment is € 2379 (scale 10) and the maximum € 4374 (scale 11), while the minimum salary for the PhD candidate appointment is € 2379 and the maximum € 26212 (scale P) gross per month for full-time appointment (38 hrs a week). Job application Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae and research proposal, and arrive no later than May 27th 2011. Please send your documents to the attention of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the application address below. Please state the vacancy number (W11- 083) in the upper left corner of the envelope. You can also submit your application by e-mail no later than May 27th to application email listed. Please state the vacancy number in the subject field of your e-mail. The selection process may include a trial lecture. 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