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essex.ac.uk>UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS Research Studentships (2) for PhD Research in Linguistics at Essex for 1998-2001 The Department of Language and Linguistics has two research studentships available for the period 1998-2001. Both cover fees at UK/EU rates, the first provides a full bursary, the second a partial bursary. Fees and Bursary PhD studentship (3 years) - ---------------------------------------- Applications are invited from students anywhere in the world to pursue doctoral research for up to three years. UK/European Union rate fees will be paid by the University, and students will receive a bursary from the department at research council rates. Non-UK/European Union students will be liable for the reminder of the fees (current fee difference is UKL 3,770). The value of the bursary is currently UKL 5,295 (subject to review). Holders of the bursary will be expected to provide up to 6 hours of teaching per week or the equivalent (e.g. research assistant duties). Fees-and-Part Bursary PhD studentship (3 years) - --------------------------------------------- Applications are invited from students anywhere in the world to pursue doctoral research for up to three years. UK/European Union rate fees will be paid by the University, and students will receive a bursary from the department of UKL 1,000. Non- UK/European Union students will be liable for the reminder of the fees (current fee difference is UKL 3,770). Students applying for either studentship should have a good first degree (normally at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent), and be willing to investigate a topic compatible with the research priorities of the department. Applications are particularly welcome in the fields of language acquisition theory (first/second), syntax, computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguis- tics, phonology, morphology. However, applicants should not be discouraged from offering topics in other areas of linguistics. Closing date: 31 March 1998 Applicants must have already applied for, and been offered a normal place for doctoral study in the department before this closing date. The department is a major centre for teaching and research in Theore- tical and Applied Linguistics, with leading scholars in several fields. - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Application forms and further details are available from: Graduate Secretary (Admissions) Department of Language and Linguistics University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ U.K. Tel: +44 1206 872983 Fax: +44 1206 872085 email: laladmsMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
csufresno.edu>California State University, Fresno Academic Vacancy Announcement THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Department of Linguistics Position: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENT) 1. Proposed Appointment: Tenure-track appointment. 2. Available for the Academic Year: 1998-99. 3. Salary: Placement on the salary schedule is dependent upon academic preparation and professional experience. 4. Teaching Load: 12 semester units. 5. Course Level: Graduate and Undergraduate. 6. Specific Position Characteristics: The position is primarily intended to strengthen the department's offerings in Applied Linguistics-TESOL. Thus, it is crucial that the successful candidate be capable of teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in TESOL. Qualifications: 1. Academic Preparation: Candidates with the Ph.D. or nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered for the appointment. 2. Teaching or Other Professional Experience: Preference will be given to TESL candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, as evidenced both in the letters of recommendation and in teaching evaluations. Strong preference will be given to candidates with some teaching experience in TESL and the ability to teach courses that meet the graduate needs of the department, which currently include a graduate course in testing and evaluation, and various graduate courses in methods and methodology as well as undergraduate courses in similar areas, including in bilingualism. TESOL is a component of the Linguistics Department and the strength of the program lies in its ability to relate the knowledge of language to the teaching of language. Thus, an additional requirement is the ability to teach introductory level courses, such as the structure of language (Ling 10), and the structure of English (Ling 134). General Information: California State University, Fresno is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. The university's mission is to offer high quality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, as well as in joint doctoral programs in selected areas. The current enrollment is approximately 18,000 culturally rich and diverse students. The university serves the San Joaquin Valley while interacting with the state, nation, and world. Through applied research, technical assistance, training and other related public service activities, the university anticipates continuing and expanding partnership and linkage with business, education, industry, and government. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, Lake Tahoe, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Applications: Correspondence, applications, and confidential papers should be sent to: Graham Thurgood, Committee chair TESOL position search committee Department of Linguistics California State University, Fresno 5245 N. Backer MS 92 Fresno, CA 93740-0092Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue