LINGUIST List 23.333 Wed Jan 18 2012 Jobs: African Languages & Ling: Assisting Academic Staff, 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.     Koen Bostoen , African Languages and Linguistics: Assisting Academic Staff, Ghent University, Belgium Message 1: African Languages and Linguistics: Assisting Academic Staff, Ghent University, Belgium Date: 18-Jan-2012 From: Koen Bostoen <koen.bostoenugent.be> Subject: African Languages and Linguistics: Assisting Academic Staff, Ghent University, Belgium E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Ghent University Department: African Languages and Cultures Job Location: Ghent, Belgium Web Address: http://www.africana.ugent.be/ Job Rank: Assisting Academic Staff Specialty Areas: African Languages and Linguistics Description: Full-time assistant in African languages and linguistics - Last application date: 2012-02-01 (00:00) - Department: LW19 - Department of African Languages and Cultures (Ghent University) - Contract: fixed-term - Degree: MA in African Languages and Cultures or an equivalent degree relevant to African linguistics - Occupancy rate: 100% Applications are invited for a two-year position of full-time assistant in African linguistics, renewable twice for two years, beginning 1 October 2012. Annual salary: min EUR 23,468.58 - max EUR 39,716.10. Profile: - You have a Master Degree in African Languages and Cultures or a Master Degree or Diploma in a domain relevant to the study of African linguistics (the degree requirements must be complied with at the date of appointment) - Demonstrable familiarity with African linguistics - Knowledge of Lingala and/or Swahili is an asset - Interest in student counseling Content of the job: - Assistance in the teaching of African languages and African linguistics - Research in African descriptive or comparative linguistics in preparation of a PhD (at least 50% of the time should be devoted to PhD-research) - Contribution to the general operation of the Department Applications, including a curriculum vitae and a copy of the required qualifications, must be submitted by recorded delivery to the application address below no later than February 1, 2012. Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2012 Mailing Address for Applications: Ghent University Department of Personnel and Organization Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 9000 Ghent Belgium Contact Information: Prof. Dr. Koen Bostoen Email: koen.bostoenugent.be Phone: 0032 9 264 37 82 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 18-Jan-2012       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.