LINGUIST List 22.4964 Sat Dec 10 2011 Jobs: General Ling; Semantics; Socioling: Asst Prof, Morehead State U Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     Human Resources , General Linguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor of English, Morehead State University, KY, USA Message 1: General Linguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor of English, Morehead State University, KY, USA Date: 08-Dec-2011 From: Human Resources <nonegiven.com> Subject: General Linguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor of English, Morehead State University, KY, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Morehead State University Department: English Job Location: Kentucky, USA Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Morehead State University, recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, is accepting applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of English in the Department of English beginning August 2012. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities: Expertise in either semantics or sociolinguistics; ability to teach semantics, sociolinguistics, and composition with a load of four courses per semester; interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, both face-to-face and on-line; interest in aiding the department, college and the university through service commitments and collegiality; interest in aiding the department in recruitment, retention and graduation of majors. Qualifications: The qualified applicant will have earned a Ph.D. in Linguistics by August 2012 and show evidence of ability to teach and advise at the college level. Desired Qualifications: Ability to teach History of English, knowledge of Old English. Review of applications will begin January 23, 2012 and will continue until position is filled. To apply, visit the application URL below to complete the MSU Application for Employment and to upload/attach a cover letter addressing how your qualifications fit the position, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (no more than 10 double-spaced pages; may be an excerpt of longer work), three letters of reference, and an unofficial transcript of graduate coursework. Files can be attached to your MSU Application for Employment after submission by visiting the Applicant Home Page and clicking on 'Manage Uploads.' Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 with questions about uploading documents. Morehead State University is an EO/AA educator and employer with a strong commitment to community engagement. Application Deadline: 23-Jan-2012 (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: https://secureweb.moreheadstate.edu/NovusHRapps Contact Information: Human Resources Email: nonegiven.com Phone: 606- 783-2097 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 10-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.