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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Kees Hengeveld , Germanic Linguistics: Assoc Prof, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Message 1: Germanic Linguistics: Assoc Prof, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Date: 25-Aug-2011 From: Kees Hengeveld <p.c.hengevelduva.nl> Subject: Germanic Linguistics: Assoc Prof, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Amsterdam Department: Language and Literature Job Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Web Address: http://www.hum.uva.nl/aclc-vacancies/vacancies.cfm Job Rank: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Germanic Linguistics Description: Background This position stems from the Faculty of Humanities' decision to merge the existing associate professorships in the field of German Linguistics (†Prof. Dr Hans den Besten) and Scandinavian Linguistics (Dr Harry Perridon, Dr Aad Quak) into a single associate professorship for Germanic Linguistics. This associate professorship is complementary to existing full professorships for English Linguistics (Prof. Olga Fischer) and Dutch Linguistics (Prof. Fred Weerman) and a vacancy for an associate professor in Dutch Linguistics. Characterization of the position Teaching on the linguistics of Germanic languages takes place in the BA and MA programmes of Dutch, English, German and Scandinavian, and in the minor programme on Frisian. It will be the task of the associate professor to be appointed to teach at least German and Scandinavian linguistics, but preferably also English and possibly Dutch linguistics. Furthermore, the selected candidate will be in charge of developing courses in comparative synchronic and diachronic Germanic linguistics that may play a role in all the programmes mentioned above as well as in the programmes on general linguistics. Research on Germanic languages takes place within the research groups of the Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication and could in principle touch on all the issues that these research groups are concerned with, though given the requirements of the teaching component of this position it would most likely be historical or comparative in nature. Teaching/Education Teaching in the field of Germanic linguistics is relevant to the Department of Language and Literature and the Department of Dutch. The Faculty's Bachelor programmes are overseen by the College of Humanities. Masters and PhD education is overseen by the Graduate School of Humanities. Research The Faculty of Humanities has three research priority areas: (1) Globalization and Cultural Transformations; (2) Cultural Heritage and Identity; and (3) Brain and Cognition. The professor of Germanic Linguistics will be active in the last priority area. Requirements The associate professor of Germanic Linguistics must hold a PhD in Linguistics and demonstrate broad expertise and experience in the field. The successful candidate will be able to contribute substantively to theoretical reflections on the study of Germanic languages and engage actively in empirical research. She/he will have a strong international reputation, an excellent publication record, and a proven track record of acquiring external research funding. The successful candidate will have broad working experience - including internationally - in university settings, and will have experience supervising graduate students and doctoral candidates. She/he will have an active international network The candidate must have a fluent command of both Dutch and English and preferably in one of the Scandinavian languages as well; any appointee lacking this level of linguistic competence will be expected to acquire it within two years of taking up the post. In keeping with university policy, candidates should hold a doctoral degree and have at least three years of work experience at a university or academic research institute other than the UvA, preferably abroad. Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Prof. Dr J.F.T.M. van Dijck Spuistraat 210 Amsterdam 1012 VT Netherlands Contact Information: Prof Dr Kees Hengeveld Email: p.c.hengevelduva.nl Phone: +31205253854 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 25-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.