LINGUIST List 22.3136 Fri Aug 05 2011 Jobs: Indigenous Language Revitalization: Assistant Prof, U of Victoria Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     Maureen Kirby , Indigenous Language Revitalization: Assistant Professor, University of Victoria, BC, Canada Message 1: Indigenous Language Revitalization: Assistant Professor, University of Victoria, BC, Canada Date: 04-Aug-2011 From: Maureen Kirby <mkirbyuvic.ca> Subject: Indigenous Language Revitalization: Assistant Professor, University of Victoria, BC, Canada E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Victoria Department: Department of Linguistics Job Location: British Columbia, Canada Web Address: http://web.uvic.ca/ling/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Indigenous Language Revitalization Description: The Department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Language Revitalization, effective 1 July 2012. By the time of appointment, applicants are expected to have a PhD in Linguistics (or equivalent) with a specialization in Indigenous Language Revitalization. Within this specialization, preferred research sub-specializations include community-based research, language documentation, ethnographic sociolinguistics, first or second language acquisition processes, semantics, psycholinguistics or language cognition. We are seeking candidates with leadership experience in Indigenous language revitalization programs, an excellent record of scholarly achievement, and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. The responsibilities of this position include MA and PhD student supervision and the teaching of courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs in Linguistics and in the BEd, BA, Certificate and MA programs in Indigenous Language Revitalization. Our department has particular strengths in linguistic description, speech production and perception, second language and applied linguistics research, community-based research, and languages of the Pacific Rim, including Asian and North American languages. We seek an individual with the ability to contribute strongly to the research profile of the Department and its administrative functions. Collaborative, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and program development are also encouraged. Applicants should send, in hard copy, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 2-4 publication samples, copies of teaching evaluations, and the names and e-mail addresses of three referees to the application address below. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Application Deadline: 20-Oct-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Prof. John Esling PO Box 3045 STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 3P4 Canada Contact Information: Maureen Kirby Email: mkirbyuvic.ca Phone: 250-721-6634 Fax: 250-721-7423 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 05-Aug-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.