LINGUIST List 9.624

Tue Apr 28 1998

Jobs: Syntax, Morphology & Russian

Editor for this issue: Anthony Rodrigues Aristar <aristarlinguistlist.org>

Directory

1. Kevin Russell, Syntax job (Manitoba)
2. Greville Corbett, Job in Morphology and Russian Language

SYNTACTIC THEORY

 The Linguistics Department at the University of Manitoba invites
applications for a full-time tenure track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 1998, or as soon as possible
thereafter. Salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications; the 1997-98 salary range for the position is $40,868 
- $48,000.

 Teaching duties, MA/PhD supervision and research program will
be concentrated in, but not limited to, the core areas of syntactic 
theory and syntactic analysis.

 The completed doctoral degree, an active research program, and
in-depth field experience with a poorly-documented language are
required. Expertise in the field of Semantics and/or the biological
foundations of language would be an asset.

 "The University of Manitoba encourages applications from
qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities,
aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Priority 
consideration will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent 
residents."

 Further details may be requested by e-mail
(Lingdptcc.umanitoba.ca) or fax (204 474-7671). Applications
(including curriculum vitae, offprints, preprints, etc.) and three 
letters of reference must be sent to reach the Department by 30 June 
1998 and should be addressed to:

 L. MacDonald, Head
 Linguistics Department
 University of Manitoba
 521 Fletcher Argue Building
 28 Trueman Walk
 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5V5

 UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

 Foundation Lectureship in Linguistics and Russian Language

 in the Surrey Morphology Group

Funded through income from the University's Foundation Fund, this post will
offer an outstanding scholar the opportunity to concentrate initially on
research. The successful applicant will contribute substantially to the
Surrey Morphology Group, which was flagged at the last Research Assessment
Exercise. Expertise in morphological theory, DATR and typology is highly
desirable. The ability to teach Russian language is essential. Salary will
be on the lecturer scale 16,045-27,985 pounds sterling per annum.

Applications in the form of a curriculum vitae, together with the names and
addresses of three referees, should be made to Mrs Dawn Birt (School of
Language and International Studies, University of Surrey, Guildford,
Surrey, GU2 5XH, UK,
tel. +44 1483 259952, fax +44 1483 259527, email Dawn.Birtsurrey.ac.uk),
from whom further particulars may be obtained. The closing date is 15 May
1998. Information on the Surrey Morphology Group can be found at
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/LIS/SMG/. Informal enquiries may be made to
Professor Greville Corbett (g.corbettsurrey.ac.uk).




Greville G. Corbett
Department of Linguistic and International Studies
University of Surrey
Guildford email: g.corbettsurrey.ac.uk
Surrey, GU2 5XH FAX: +44 1483 259527 (**CHANGED)
Great Britain phone: +44 1483 300800 ext 2849