LINGUIST List 22.3652 Mon Sep 19 2011 Jobs: Spanish Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, University of Michigan 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.     Steven Dworkin , Spanish Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, USA Message 1: Spanish Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, USA Date: 19-Sep-2011 From: Steven Dworkin <dworkinumich.edu> Subject: Spanish Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Michigan Department: Romance Languages and Literatures Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/rll/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics Required Language(s): Spanish (spa) Description: The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has been authorized to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Spanish Sociolinguistics to begin September 2012. We are seeking expertise in one of the following fields: sociolinguistics of U.S. Spanish, sociolinguistics of Caribbean Spanish, linguistic variation in the Iberian Peninsula, linguistic variation in New World Spanish, language contact in the Spanish-speaking world, social aspects of bilingualism, sociophonetics, language ideology. A secondary interest in contemporary phonological theory would be an asset. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Evidence of outstanding teaching ability and research are essential. Send cover letter, statement of present and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, CV, and placement file (including three letters of recommendation) to Prof. Steven N. Dworkin at the application address below. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply; the University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Steven N. Dworkin, Chair of the Search Committee Department Romance Languages and Literatures 4108 MLB, The University of Michigan 812 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275 USA Contact Information: Professor Steven Dworkin Email: dworkinumich.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-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.