LINGUIST List 22.3625 Sat Sep 17 2011 Jobs: Spanish Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Boston University Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.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.     Jonathan Barnes , Spanish Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Boston University, MA, USA Message 1: Spanish Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Boston University, MA, USA Date: 16-Sep-2011 From: Jonathan Barnes <jabarnesbu.edu> Subject: Spanish Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Boston University, MA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Boston University Department: Romance Studies Job Location: Massachusetts, USA Web Address: http://www.bu.edu/rs/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Required Language(s): Spanish (spa) Description: The Department of Romance Studies at Boston University seeks a tenure- track Assistant Professor of Spanish and Linguistics (http://ling.bu.edu/) to teach courses in the linguistic analysis of Spanish and in general linguistics, beginning September 2012 (pending budgetary approval). Requirements include a Ph.D. in Linguistics, with expertise in at least one of the core areas of linguistic theory (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, or semantics) and teaching/research specialization in an area of Spanish linguistics (interest in Hispanic Bilingualism in the U.S. or Spanish in the Americas would be especially welcome); demonstrated excellence in research and in undergraduate and graduate level teaching and advising; and native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English. Salary commensurate with experience. The following application materials should be sent as individual files in PDF format (as attachments contained in one or more email messages) to spanlinglouis-xiv.bu.edu: (a) Letter of application; (b) CV; (c) and (d) Separate statements of research and teaching interests; (e) 3 sample publications; (f) Documentation of teaching ability. Candidates must also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent electronically to the same address. Supporting materials not available in electronic format may be sent by mail to the application address below. Please also indicate in your cover letter whether you plan to attend the LSA meeting in January 2012. For full consideration, all materials (including letters of recommendation) should be received no later than November 1, 2011. Questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Jonathan Barnes, Co- Chair, Search Committee, at jabarnesbu.edu. Boston University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Spanish Linguistic Search Committee Boston University Department of Romance Studies 621 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 USA Email Address for Applications: spanlinglouis-xiv.bu.edu Contact Information: Prof. Jonathan Barnes Email: jabarnesbu.edu Phone: 617-353-6222 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-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.