LINGUIST List 22.44 Tue Jan 04 2011 Jobs: English & General Ling: Asst/Assoc Prof, Khalifa U, UAE Editor for this issue: Erica Wicks <ericalinguistlist.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.     Careers , English & General Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates Message 1: English & General Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates Date: 22-Dec-2010 From: Careers <careerskustar.ac.ae> Subject: English & General Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Khalifa University Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Web Address: http://www.kustar.ac.ae/main/ Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Writing Systems Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: English Faculty Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research would like to invite qualified candidates to apply for English Faculty (KU-051). Appointments are to start in the Fall 2011 Semester. The successful candidate will possess: * Ph.D. in English or relevant field from a Western accredited institution * Excellence in teaching and student advising * Evidence of established research and publication record * Interest in teaching in a multicultural environment Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research is a new multicultural, coeducational institution with significant support from the government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The university is pursuing a grand vision to be recognized as a leading international research university that cultivates and sustains an academic culture founded on critical thinking, human values, interdisciplinary pursuits, technical excellence, and lifelong learning. The University insists on the highest standards of academic excellence, balancing the demands for rapid growth with an uncompromising commitment to quality. It is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by developing a challenging, rewarding, and enriching intellectual environment and by providing world-class facilities and resources. It is also committed to graduating a superlative cadre of scientists and engineers who will be leaders and innovators in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE society, the region, and the world. To apply please send your CV, research and teaching statements, and a list of references, highlighting 'English Faculty (KU-051)' in the subject line to the email address given below. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: careerskustar.ac.ae Contact Information: Careers Email: careerskustar.ac.ae New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.org/ Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 04-Jan-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.