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Job Announcement: University of Delaware

Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Phonetics: Assistant Professor, University of Delaware, Delaware, USA


Employer: University of Delaware

http://www.ling.udel.edu
Job Location: Delaware, USA
Rank or Title: Assistant Professor
Linguistic Field(s): Phonetics
Sociolinguistics
Language Acquisition
LL Issue: 24.1293
Date Posted: 15-Mar-2013
Job Description: The University of Delaware Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science invites applications for a one-year (9 months) temporary part-time assistant professor teaching position, to support the Department's undergraduate teaching needs in the cognitive science and linguistics majors. In particular, we seek candidates with expertise in phonetics who can teach some combination of the courses listed below.

Rank:
Part time Assistant Professor, non-tenure track (9-month hire); salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:
Teach a 2 + 2 load that includes the following undergraduate courses:

Must be able to teach:
- Laboratory phonetics
- Introduction to acoustic phonetics
- Anatomy and physiology of speech

Must be able to teach one or more of the following:
- Language acquisition
- Introduction to linguistics
- Sociolinguistics

Qualifications:
Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in hand or expect to complete their degree requirements prior to appointment. The degree can be in linguistics or a related field.

The University:
The University of Delaware is a private state-assisted research university, enrolling approximately 20,000 students. The city of Newark, with a population of approximately 30,000 is located in northeastern Delaware, fourteen miles southwest of Wilmington, the principal city of the state. Students and faculty enjoy easy access to cultural events in Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

The Department:
The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science (at the URL above) offers a PhD in Linguistics, a Master’s degree in Cognitive Science, a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. The Department is comprised of 9 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 26 PhD students, 7 MA students, 172 undergraduate majors and 58 minors.

Application:
Applicants should apply at the application email address below by attaching a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including telephone number and email address) and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references in one PDF document by April 15, 2013. Additional information may be requested at a later date. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Irene Vogel, Search Committee Chair at the contact email address below.

Deadline:
March 31, 2013.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Application URL: http://www.Click2Apply.net/c24gd7x
Contact Information: Dr. Irene  Vogel , Search Committee Chair
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