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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Marjorie Rolando, Chair's Assistant , French; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Message 1: French; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date: 27-Jun-2011 From: Marjorie Rolando, Chair's Assistant <marjorie.rolandoutoronto.ca> Subject: French; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Toronto Department: French Studies Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Web Address: http://french.utoronto.ca Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology; Sociolinguistics; Syntax Required Language(s): French (fra) Description: The Department of French at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Contractually Limited Term Appointment in French Linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. The successful candidate must be a native or near native speaker of French, be able to work in an English-speaking environment, and hold a PhD in French Studies with a specialization in Linguistics or a PhD in Linguistics. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in introductory linguistics, second language acquisition and bilingualism, and quantitative & experimental methods. The successful candidate will also coordinate tutorials and train and supervise teaching assistants. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Department is seeking applicants with a specialization in second language acquisition. The ability to teach sociolinguistics, phonology & phonetics, and/or generative syntax would be an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong knowledge of the fields mentioned above, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Evidence of an established or emerging record of scholarly accomplishment and promise required. We strongly encourage you to apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application the address below, or by email to french.chairutoronto.ca. Applicants should submit the following compiled in a single PDF file: 1) a cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching dossier containing a list of courses taught, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and the detailed description of a possible research-oriented course intended for fourth-year undergraduate majors and specialists; 4) an example of published work; and 5) the names and email addresses of three referees Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Department. At least one of these three letters must address directly the candidate's teaching ability. Complete applications are due no later than Friday, July 15, 2011; however, this search will remain open until filled. Please address any questions to Ms. Marjorie Rolando, Assistant to the Chair, at marjorie.rolandoutoronto.ca with subject line: 'CLTA French linguistics - (your full name)'. More information on the University of Toronto (http://www.utoronto.ca) and the Department of French (http://www.french.utoronto.ca) can be found on their respective websites. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Parth Bhatt, Chair Department of French 50 St. Joseph Street University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4 Canada Email Address for Applications: french.chairutoronto.ca Web Address for Applications: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm Contact Information: Ms. Marjorie Rolando, Chair's Assistant Email: marjorie.rolandoutoronto.ca Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 28-Jun-2011       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.