LINGUIST List 22.567 Wed Feb 02 2011 Jobs: Nordic Linguistics: Professor in the Rank of Lecturer, Ghent U 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.     Godelieve Slembrouck , Nordic Linguistics: Professor in the Rank of Lecturer, Ghent University, Belgium Message 1: Nordic Linguistics: Professor in the Rank of Lecturer, Ghent University, Belgium Date: 02-Feb-2011 From: Godelieve Slembrouck <Godelieve.laureysugent.be> Subject: Nordic Linguistics: Professor in the Rank of Lecturer, Ghent University, Belgium E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Ghent University Department: Linguistics Job Location: Ghent, Belgium Web Address: http://www.taalkunde.ugent.be Job Rank: Professor in the Rank of Lecturer Specialty Areas: Nordic Linguistics Description: The Faculty of Arts & Philosophy invites applications for the full-time position of Professor in the rank of Lecturer (Tenure Track system) in the Department of Linguistics (starting date: October 1, 2011). Responsibilities will include academic teaching, research and service in the field of Nordic Linguistics. Candidate's Profile - Candidates hold a PhD, with a doctoral thesis in the field of Nordic Linguistics. - Candidates are required to have at least two years of postdoctoral experience on October 1, 2011. - Candidates are required to have research experience in the field of Nordic Linguistics (preferably including diachrony) as is evident from contributions to international conferences and publications in books and/or peer-reviewed journals. - Candidates are required to have an excellent oral and written knowledge of Swedish. - Candidates are required to possess the necessary didactic, organizational and communicative skills for the teaching of Nordic Linguistics (in Swedish) in an academic context. - Demonstrated international mobility, amongst others through participation in research programs at research institutions not linked to the university where the highest degree was obtained, is considered an asset. Candidates are requested to submit: - an outline (max. 1500 words) explaining their views on research, teaching and service in relation to this vacancy; - the required transcripts (copies of degrees). Selection procedure: 1. Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their curriculum vitae, list of publications, and the outline; 2. Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview and required to present a micro-class, on the basis of which the final selection will be made. Candidates are required to show their willingness to learn Dutch (insofar as they do not speak this language on the day of application). The appointment is in the rank of Lecturer (docent). A full-time position in the rank of Lecturer is a tenure track appointment for a period of five years, at the end of which, following an evaluation, a tenure decision will be taken. For further information about this vacancy, applicants are welcome to contact Professor Godelieve Laureys (contact information below). Applications should be sent in duplicate, and by registered mail, to the address below. Application Deadline: 14-Mar-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: The Rector of Ghent University Rectoraat Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 B-9000 Ghent Belgium Web Address for Applications: http://www.ugent.be/nl/werken/aanwerving/formulieren/zap/formulier.doc Contact Information: Professor Godelieve Slembrouck Email: Godelieve.laureysugent.be Phone: +32 (0)9 264 37 96 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Feb-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.