LINGUIST List 22.4208 Wed Oct 26 2011 Jobs: Hispanic Linguistics: Rank Open, The University of New Mexico 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.     Yvonne Martinez-Ingram , Hispanic Linguistics: Rank Open, The University of New Mexico, New Mexico, USA Message 1: Hispanic Linguistics: Rank Open, The University of New Mexico, New Mexico, USA Date: 25-Oct-2011 From: Yvonne Martinez-Ingram <ymartinunm.edu> Subject: Hispanic Linguistics: Rank Open, The University of New Mexico, New Mexico, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: The University of New Mexico Department: Linguistics Job Location: New Mexico, USA Web Address: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ Job Rank: Rank Open Specialty Areas: Hispanic Linguistics Description: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Department of Linguistics seek applicants for an open rank appointment in Hispanic Linguistics at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The position is contingent upon final budgetary approval. It is expected that the appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The position is probationary leading to a tenure decision. Appointment will begin in August 2012. The Ph.D. must be in hand prior to appointment. Responsibilities will include teaching in the areas of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduate student mentoring, and service. Competitive salary. This is a joint position in two departments that maintain close ties. The Hispanic Linguistics program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UNM specializes in sociolinguistics, language variation and change, second language acquisition, Spanish as a heritage language, and phonology. For further information on the department, please see our website: http://www.unm.edu/~spanport/. The Department of Linguistics specializes in cognitive-functional approaches to the study of language, including corpus and empirically-based studies, cross-linguistic research, and typology. We have special strength in Native American linguistics and language revitalization, the study of signed languages, and Spanish linguistics. The Navajo Language Program is housed in the department, as is the Signed Language Interpreting Program. For further information on the department, please see our website http://www.unm.edu/~linguist. Minimum qualifications Ph.D. by August 2012 in Linguistics, Hispanic Linguistics or a closely-related field. Primary research focus on Spanish linguistics. Preferred qualifications: (a) specialization in Corpus Linguistics, particularly spoken corpora; (b) discourse analysis from a functional perspective; (c) bilingualism and/or first language acquisition; (d) research and teaching in Portuguese linguistics; (e) excellence in scholarship in areas of specialization; (f) excellence in teaching. UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr.unm.edu/ and click on the Benefits link. Enquiries about this position can be addressed to: Professor William Croft, wcroftunm.edu. For details on application requirements or to apply, visit the UNMJobs website listed below and please reference Posting Number 0813172. University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2011 (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://www.unm.edu/jobs Contact Information: Yvonne Martinez-Ingram Email: ymartinunm.edu Phone: 505 277-6353 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 26-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.