LINGUIST List 22.4124 Fri Oct 21 2011 Jobs: Lang Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser U Editor for this issue: Kristen Dunkinson <kristenlinguistlist.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.     Thomas A. Perry , Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada Message 1: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada Date: 20-Oct-2011 From: Thomas A. Perry <perrysfu.ca> Subject: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Simon Fraser University Department: Linguistics Job Location: BC, Canada Web Address: http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax; Language acquisition or processing Description: The Department of Linguistics at Simon Fraser University will have one or more openings at the rank of assistant professor (tenure track), beginning September 1, 2012. Applications are invited from candidates with expertise in the core areas of phonology or syntax; the ability to combine one of these fields with language acquisition or processing would be an asset. A completed Ph. D. by the time of appointment is a primary qualification for appointment, as is demonstrated promise as both a teacher and researcher. Duties of the position will include both undergraduate and graduate teaching, development of a strong research program, and participation in the collegial governance of the department and university. Linguistics at SFU offers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs, joint majors with Computing Science and First Nations Studies, a TESL certificate program, a speech science certificate, a certificate in First Nations language proficiency, and provides one of the principal components of the Cognitive Science undergraduate degree program. The department serves 128 undergraduate majors, 23 graduate students, and over 500 international students annually through the English for Academic Success unit within the department. In addition to a full suite of linguistics courses at all levels, the department offers an array of courses in First Nations languages, primarily in communities throughout B. C. and the Yukon. The department's research infrastructure includes a phonetics lab, language and brain lab, phonology and cognition lab, experimental syntax lab, and a new Centre for First Nations Languages. Application with a covering letter, the names of three references, and a current curriculum vitae should be submitted electronically to the application email address or sent to the application address below. The closing date for applications is January 11, 2012. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. These positions are subject to budget approval. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the collection notice: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html#main_ content_title Application Deadline: 11-Jan-2012 Mailing Address for Applications: Faculty Search Linguistics Department Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Canada Email Address for Applications: lingasstsfu.ca Contact Information: Prof. Thomas A. Perry Email: perrysfu.ca Phone: 778-782-3554 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-Oct-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.