LINGUIST List 23.497 Tue Jan 31 2012 Jobs: Pragmatics; Semantics: Visiting Assistant Prof, U of Rochester 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.     Joyce McDonough , Pragmatics; Semantics: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Rochester, NY, USA Message 1: Pragmatics; Semantics: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Rochester, NY, USA Date: 31-Jan-2012 From: Joyce McDonough <joyce.mcdonoughrochester.edu> Subject: Pragmatics; Semantics: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Rochester, NY, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Rochester Department: Linguistics Job Location: New York, USA Web Address: http://ling.rochester.edu Job Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics Description: The Department of Linguistics at the University of Rochester invites applications for a one year non-tenure track appointment as a visiting assistant professor to begin July 1, 2012; possibility of renewal. We seek candidates with a proven record of research in formal pragmatics and semantics, a record of excellence in teaching, and strong evidence of interest in interdisciplinary work. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand before the appointment starts. Duties include teaching established courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and working with graduate students in allied fields such as experimental psychology and computer science. Excellence in teaching is required, and breadth of teaching interest is highly desirable. The Department of Linguistics is part of a larger active interdisciplinary community consisting of faculty and students doing research in cognitive science, philosophy, computer science, and neuroscience. We seek candidates who are likely to further those connections. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations if possible, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Joyce McDonough, c/o Carla Gottschalk (linguisticsrochester.edu). Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education. Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2012 (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: linguisticsrochester.edu Contact Information: Department Chair Joyce McDonough Email: joyce.mcdonoughrochester.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 31-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.