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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Russell Willerton , General Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax: Assistant Professor, Boise State University, ID, USA Message 1: General Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax: Assistant Professor, Boise State University, ID, USA Date: 27-Sep-2011 From: Russell Willerton <russellwillertonboisestate.edu> Subject: General Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax: Assistant Professor, Boise State University, ID, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Boise State University Department: English Job Location: Idaho, USA Web Address: http://english.boisestate.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax Description: Boise State University invites interested applicants for the position of tenure-track assistant professor in general linguistics, beginning fall 2012. The standard teaching load is 2/3. Excellent teaching, scholarly publication, and service are required for academic advancement. You will have the opportunity to: - Teach a range of undergraduate courses in linguistics, including an introductory course. Other regular courses include modern English grammar, history of English, and language in human life (for non-majors). Must be able to develop a course in morphology and syntax. - Teach other courses on a regular basis such as modern English grammar; history of English; language, culture, and society; and psycholinguistics. - Participate in the ongoing development of the linguistics program. Other courses to be developed might include semantics; pragmatics; historical linguistics; field methods; introduction to sociolinguistics; first and second language acquisition; corpus and computational linguistics; and/or other courses within the candidate's sub-specialties. At a minimum you should have: - Ph.D. in general linguistics required by time of appointment - Ability to develop a course in morphology and syntax Application Procedures: Application materials - consisting of (1) letter of application describing teaching experience and research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) transcripts (unofficial accepted), and (4) a minimum of three letters of recommendation - should be addressed to Professor Michelle Payne, Chair, Department of English. Applicants should submit items 1-3 as separate PDF attachments by email to genlingboisestate.edu, with the applicant's surname and the document type in the title of each document (e.g., smith_cover.pdf). Item 4 (reference letters) should be submitted hard-copy through a dossier service or directly from the references to the application address below. If necessary, alternative procedures for application may be arranged with Russell Willerton, Hiring Coordinator, at russellwillertonboisestate.edu. Review of applications received by November 1st, 2011 will begin immediately. Applications received after that date may be considered if the position is not filled from the initial applicant pool. Pending final approval. Boise State University offers a workload policy for professors aimed to give them more flexibility. You may read more about this: http://chronicle.com/weekly/v54/i45/45b02401.htm. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu/ About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/ About the Department: http://english.boisestate.edu/ About the Linguistics Lab: http://english.boisestate.edu/eng/linglab As of August 17, 2009, Boise State University is a smoke free campus. Application Deadline: 1-Nov-2011 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Michelle Payne Chair, Department of English Re: General Linguistics Search Boise State University, 1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-1525 USA Email Address for Applications: genlingboisestate.edu Contact Information: Russell Willerton Email: russellwillertonboisestate.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 28-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.