Job Announcement: Université de Montréal
Lexical Semantics: Assistant Professor, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
| Employer: |
Université de Montréal
Département delinguistique et de traduction http://www.ling.umontreal.ca/ |
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| Job Location: | Montreal, Canada | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Assistant Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Semantics
Lexicography |
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| LL Issue: | 23.4107 | ||
| Date Posted: | 02-Oct-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
AFF: FAS 09-12/10 Department of Linguistics and Translation Faculty of Arts and Science Professor in Linguistics, with a Specialization in Lexical Semantics The Department of Linguistics and Translation invites applications for a full- time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in linguistics, with a specialization in lexical semantics. Responsibilities: The appointed candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University. Requirements: PhD in linguistics or other related fields; candidates who have not yet completed their PhDs but have defended their thesis by the time of employment (June 1, 2013) will also be considered Specialization in lexical semantics and demonstrated interest in natural language processing (NLP) Teaching experience Research and publications in the relevant areas Proficiency in the French language. The Université de Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy (http://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/user_upload/secretariat/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf), the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French. Salary: The Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary and a complete package of employee benefits. Starting Date: June 1, 2013 Deadline: The complete application, including a cover letter, résumé, copies of recent publications or a description of current research work, and a summary of teaching and research interests must be received at the address below by November 5 2012. Three letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the department Chair, Dr. Monique C. Cormier, at the application address below. For more information about the Department of Linguistics and Translation, please consult the Web site at: http://www.ling.umontreal.ca. Confidentiality: The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview. Employment Equity Program: The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities. All applicants are asked to complete the employment equity identification questionnaire posted at www.fas.umontreal.ca/affaires-professorales/documents/quest-acces-emploi-EN.pdf and attach it to their application. Immigration Requirements: In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Application Deadline: | 05-Nov-2012 | ||
| Application Address: |
Dr. Monique
Cormier
Universite de Montreal - Linguistics P. O. Box 6128, Sta. Centre-ville Montreal Quebec H3C 3J7 Canada |
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| Contact Information: |
Dr. Monique
Cormier
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