LINGUIST List 7.1123

Thu Aug 8 1996

Jobs: Arabic & Semitic Linguistics

Editor for this issue: Ljuba Veselinova <lveselinemunix.emich.edu>

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1. Georgia Green, ARABIC & SEMITIC LINGUISTICS

Department of Linguistics

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LINGUISTICS

ARABIC & SEMITIC LINGUISTICS


	The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign is seeking a full-time, tenure-track (advanced)
assistant professor of linguistics with specialization in Arabic and
comparative Semitic linguistics, with a possible starting date of 6
January 1997, salary in conformity with qualifications.
	Requirements: Ph.D. in linguistics in hand with expertise in
Arabic & Semitic linguistics; near-native fluency in both standard
Arabic and English; a genuine interest and experience in the teaching
of Arabic at all levels, with the ability to establish and coordinate
an interdisciplinary undergraduate program in Arabic language and
culture, including the supervision of teaching assistants, and a
graduate program in Semitic linguistics; demonstrated interest and
experience in teaching and research in GB syntax and
morphology. Desirable: thorough knowledge of at least one variety of
colloquial Arabic; experience in teaching field methods; ability to
develop research grant proposals.
	Dossiers, including complete vita, description of research
interests, reprints, and at least three letters of reference from
scholars familiar with the candidate's work, should be sent to:

	Professor Jerry Morgan, Head
	Department of Linguistics
	4088 FLB, University of Illinois
	707 S. Mathews Avenue
	Urbana, IL 61801

FAX (217) 333-3466	e-mail: deptlinguiuc.edu

Interviews may begin at any time, but full consideration will be given to
complete applications received by 30 September 1996. No offer will be made
before that date.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.