LINGUIST List 22.3460 Fri Sep 02 2011 Jobs: Latin American Indigenous Langs: Asst Prof, U of Texas at Austin 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.     Charles R. Hale , Latin American Indigenous Languages: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA Message 1: Latin American Indigenous Languages: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA Date: 02-Sep-2011 From: Charles R. Hale <clanasaustin.utexas.edu> Subject: Latin American Indigenous Languages: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Texas at Austin Department: LLILAS Job Location: Texas, USA Web Address: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Latin American Indigenous languages Description: The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese in College of Liberal Arts, seeks applications for a tenure-track position, with preference for advanced assistant professors. The successful candidate will have deep research experience among indigenous peoples of Latin America (preferentially highland Andes, but other areas also considered). Disciplinary expertise may be in a range of areas, with placement in either the Department of Linguistics or the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. We seek an individual who will complement an outstanding faculty in the linguistics of indigenous Latin American languages, and related disciplines, and will play a central role in building Native American and Indigenous Studies at UT. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated engagement with indigenous language instruction. The successful candidate will take on responsibilities for catalyzing and supervising the indigenous language instruction program of LLILAS (focused on Maya-K'iche', Quechua and possibly others). Teaching commitments will be divided between the candidate's home department and LLILAS. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, publication and service to the Department, the Institute, College of Liberal Arts, and the University. All applicants must hold a Ph.D. or expect to obtain it within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Evidence of outstanding research potential and teaching excellence are also required of the successful candidate. To apply, please send statement of interest, vitae, and the names of three letters of recommendation to the application address or application email address below. The priority deadline for applications is November 15, 2011, but submissions after that date will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budgetary approval. A background check will be conducted for successful applicant. AA/EEO employer. Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2011 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Charles R. Hale Search Committee Chair SRH 1.310/D0800 Austin, TX 78712 USA Email Address for Applications: clanasaustin.utexas.edu Contact Information: Professor Charles R. Hale Email: clanasaustin.utexas.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Sep-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.