LINGUIST List 22.3257 Mon Aug 15 2011 Jobs: Psycholing; Semantics: Associate Lecturer, U of the Witwatersrand 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.     Andrew van der Spuy , Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Associate Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand, Gauteng, South Africa Message 1: Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Associate Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand, Gauteng, South Africa Date: 15-Aug-2011 From: Andrew van der Spuy <andrew.vanderspuywits.ac.za> Subject: Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Associate Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand, Gauteng, South Africa E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of the Witwatersrand Department: Linguistics Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Web Address: http://www.wits.ac.za Job Rank: Associate Lecturer Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics; Semantics Description: The Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand invites applications for the post of Associate Lecturer in Linguistics in the School of Literature and Language Studies. The department is looking for a young enthusiastic scholar who is interested in making a positive and innovative contribution to the discipline. The successful candidate should be a specialist in psycholinguistics, with a research interest in semantics and will be involved in teaching, administration, curriculum development, and research, including postgraduate supervision at Honours and MA level. The curriculum of the department concentrates on the formal disciplines of linguistics - phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics with a strong emphasis on sociolinguistics. This is a three year developmental position during which time the successful applicant would be expected to complete a PhD. Requirements: MA in Linguistics and a strong interest in carrying out research at doctoral level. Applicants should have teaching experience and a promising research record. Research interests in African languages and/or bilingualism would be a recommendation. To apply, submit a letter of application, a full curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and identity document as well as the names and contact details (including e-mail) of three referees. Application Deadline: 25-Aug-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Mrs Pumla Ngcobo Humanities Human Resources Office University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3 Wits, Gauteng 2050 South Africa Email Address for Applications: pumla.ngcobowits.ac.za Contact Information: Dr Andrew van der Spuy Email: andrew.vanderspuywits.ac.za Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 15-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.