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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Lynn Burley , General Linguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas, AR, USA Message 1: General Linguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas, AR, USA Date: 19-Jul-2011 From: Lynn Burley <lburleyuca.edu> Subject: General Linguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas, AR, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Central Arkansas Department: Writing Job Location: Arkansas, USA Web Address: http://www.uca.edu/writing/ Job Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Description: **This position has been filled. The Position: The Department of Writing at the University of Central Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure-track, visiting assistant professor position for the 2011-2012 academic year. This position may be renewed for a second year. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to teaching and be able to teach in several sub-fields of linguistics. Duties include teaching linguistics in the general education program as well as teaching introductory and upper-division courses in the linguistics major. Strong candidates will be prepared to teach at least two of the core courses required for the BA in Linguistics. This core includes semantics, sociolinguistics, phonology, and morpho-syntax. The successful candidate may also be called upon to teach an upper-division elective, based on interest, background, and need. These include courses in grammatical structures, linguistics for educators, historical linguistics, and field methods. Minimum Qualifications: Evidence of teaching excellence in linguistics at the undergraduate level and a PhD in linguistics or closely related field; ABD will also be strongly considered. The Department of Writing: The department is host to the only degree program in linguistics in the state. It is housed in one of the newest buildings on campus and maintains relatively small class sizes. The department is multi-faceted, offering degrees in general writing and creative writing in addition to linguistics, and is fully engaged with the wider community, including hosting an award-winning student-run literary magazine and an acclaimed international literary journal. The University: UCA, founded in 1907, enrolls around 11,500 students and has programs leading to undergraduate degrees in 66 areas of study, master's degrees in 25, and doctoral degrees. The student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and has increased its contributions in scholarly and creative activities. Faculty members are achieving regional and national recognition with nearly 90 percent of the tenured and tenure-track faculty holding terminal degrees representing more than 100 institutions. UCA continues to commit substantial funding to new construction and campus improvements. The campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty and convenience. UCA has the second largest library in the state and the first to be fully automated with CD technology. The UCA Foundation's endowment and UCA's sponsored programs continue to increase. More information may be found at the UCA website http://www.uca.edu/cfac. The Community: UCA is located in Conway, a progressive and growing city of almost 60,000, home of two private colleges, a public school system ranked among the state's best and a strong K-12 parochial school, and lies within 30 minutes of Little Rock and 40 miles of the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. Residents have easy access to a variety of fine and performing arts, handicraft and folk culture, and pristine wild areas such as the Buffalo National River. Real estate is moderately priced and taxes are relatively low. Application: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until filled. Electronic submission of materials is encouraged. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references. AA/EOE Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Debbie Brown Department of Writing College of Fine Arts and Communication 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035 USA Email Address for Applications: dbrownuca.edu Contact Information: Lynn Burley **This position has been filled. 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