LINGUIST List 23.798 Thu Feb 16 2012 Jobs: Phonology or Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota 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.     Jeanette Gundel , Phonology or Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, MN, USA Message 1: Phonology or Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, MN, USA Date: 16-Feb-2012 From: Jeanette Gundel <gunde003umn.edu> Subject: Phonology or Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, MN, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Minnesota Department: Linguistics Job Location: Minnesota, USA Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Phonology; Syntax Description: The Linguistics Program in the Institute of Linguistics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with specialization in phonological theory or syntactic theory, approached from a cognitive/biological perspective. A PhD in Linguistics is required. The appointment is expected to begin fall semester 2012 (August 27, 2012). The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research and evidence of, or potential for, successful teaching at the University level, both undergraduate and graduate. A secondary specialization in one or more of the following: neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics (including language acquisition), or computational linguistics is highly desirable. Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) research paper(s) (2 max); and (4) evidence of teaching ability, at the following application URL: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100843 In addition to the materials mentioned above, applicants should arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation mailed directly to the search committee at the address below. The committee will begin reviewing applications on March 2, 2012. The position is open until filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Chair, Search Committee Institute of Linguistics University of Minnesota S205 Elliott Hall, 75 East River Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA Web Address for Applications: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100843 Contact Information: Professor Hooi Ling Soh Email: sohxx001umn.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 16-Feb-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.