LINGUIST List 13.2980

Sun Nov 17 2002

Jobs: Lang Description: AsstProf, U/Alaska Fairbanks

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  • gary.holton, Nuclear Na-Dene & Lang Description: Asst Prof, U/of Alaska Fairbanks

    Message 1: Nuclear Na-Dene & Lang Description: Asst Prof, U/of Alaska Fairbanks

    Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 21:26:32 +0000
    From: gary.holton <gary.holtonuaf.edu>
    Subject: Nuclear Na-Dene & Lang Description: Asst Prof, U/of Alaska Fairbanks




    University or Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks Department: Alaska Native Language Center Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics, Language Description Required Language(s): Nuclear Na-Dene

    Description: Tenure-Track Position in Athabascan Languages and Linguistics

    The Alaska Native Language Center invites applications for a tenure-track position in Athabascan languages and linguistics at the Assistant Professor level, effective August 2003

    TYPICAL DUTIES: Research in Alaska Athabascan languages, especially in the fields of language documentation, language revitalization, language acquisition and second language pedagogy. Compilation of grammars, dictionaries and texts. Support for Native language revitalization efforts throughout the state of Alaska, including coordination with community-based organizations. Curriculum and materials development for Alaska Native languages. Teaching in the field of Alaska Native languages and linguistics (including distance delivery).

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in Linguistics or a related field (Ph.D. preferred). Experience working in endangered language communities and knowledge of Athabascan languages preferred.

    APPLICATION: Please provide a University of Alaska Applicant form at http://www.alaska.edu/hr/forms/PDF_ent/applicant_form_ent.pdf , letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample of recent work, and names and contact information for three references.

    Submit application materials to:

    Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, Search Committee c/o UAF Human Resources 3295 College Road, Room 108 PO Box 757860 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7860

    A complete job vacancy announcement can be viewed at http://www.uaf.edu/uafhr/jobs/Job1102-472.html

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Dr. Lawrence Kaplan PO Box 757860 3295 College Road, Room 108 Fairbanks, AK 99775-7860 United States of America Applications are due by 10-Jan-2003

    Contact Information: Dr. Gary Holton. Email: gary.holtonuaf.edu Tel: 907-474-6585 Fax: 907-474-6586 Website: http://www.uaf.edu/anlc

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