LINGUIST List 22.4841 Mon Dec 05 2011 Jobs: Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University 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.     Alan Munn , Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, MI, USA Message 1: Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, MI, USA Date: 05-Dec-2011 From: Alan Munn <amunnmsu.edu> Subject: Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, MI, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Michigan State University Department: Linguistics and Languages Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://linglang.msu.edu/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics Description: The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages at Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenure-system appointment in Psycholinguistics at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2012. A Ph.D. in Linguistics, Psychology, or a closely related field is required by time of appointment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the relevance of their research interests to other areas of linguistics, such as phonology, syntax, formal semantics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics or neurolinguistics. We especially welcome candidates whose research is crosslinguistic in nature. This position will complement strengths in formal and experimental linguistics in the Linguistics Program. The successful candidate should have a record of publication and/or presentations, expertise in adult language processing (comprehension or production), and outstanding potential to obtain external funding. We seek applicants who can contribute to collaborative research and teaching across subdisciplines within linguistics and to interdisciplinary research in Cognitive Science. The position holder will benefit from the interdisciplinary MSU Cognitive Science Program, which fosters scholarship and research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries in the pursuit of the nature of mind, and provides a structure for graduate training designed to produce new scholars and scientists in the field. Contributions to the linguistics curriculum at both the graduate and undergraduate level are expected, as well as the ability to teach an introductory course in Cognitive Science. Review of applications will begin December 31, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Alan Munn, Chair of the Search Committee (email address below). Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State Human Resources web site (application URL below; posting #5543). Applicants should submit a CV and a letter describing research and teaching interests as well as the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2011 (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.msu.edu/ Contact Information: Alan Munn Email: amunnmsu.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 05-Dec-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.