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Fri Dec 6 2002

Jobs: Semantics: Visiting AsstProf, U/CA Santa Cruz

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    Message 1: Jobs: Semantics: Visiting AsstProf, Univ of California, Santa Cruz USA

    Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 11:19:04 +0000
    From: tbhonig <tbhonigcats.ucsc.edu>
    Subject: Jobs: Semantics: Visiting AsstProf, Univ of California, Santa Cruz USA


    University or Organization: University of California, Santa Cruz Department: Linguistics Rank of Job: Visiting Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Semantics, Syntax

    Description:

    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Linguistics Visiting Assistant Professor

    The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, announces the opening of a one-year visiting position in semantics for 2003-04 (subject to administrative approval of funding). Depending on curricular needs and administrative approval, there is a possibility that the position might be renewed for a second year. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service.

    Applicants should have a Ph.D degree in Linguistics and a research and teaching specialization in formal semantics. A secondary specialization in syntax will be viewed favorably. The incumbent will be expected to contribute breadth to our undergraduate curriculum and will also contribute to the graduate curriculum. Applicants should provide evidence of excellence in teaching.

    The department has Ph.D. and M.A. programs in theoretical linguistics focused on syntax, semantics, and phonology and undergraduate majors in Linguistics and Language Studies. The teaching load for this position will be four courses divided among three quarters on a (mid) September through June calendar. Further information about the program and the research interests of its faculty is available on the internet at http://ling.ucsc.edu

    Salary: $46,300 - $51,700, commensurate with qualifications and experience

    Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in Linguistics in hand by June 2003, as well as, research and teaching specialization in semantics.

    Position Available: 2003-2004 academic year. Possibility of renewal for 2004-2005

    Apply To: Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of not more than three research papers, evidence of teaching experience, and names and contact information for three recommenders to

    Semantics Search Committee Department of Linguistics 1156 High Street University of California Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Please refer to position T03-15 in your reply.

    UCSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office at, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686.

    If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic Human Resources Office at 350 McHenry Library (831) OB459-4300. This position description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested from Academic Human Resources at (831) 459-4300. VISIT THE AHR WEB SITE AT http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/employment/

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Semantics Search Committee Department of Linguistics, 1156 High Street University of California Santa Cruz, CA 95064 United States of America Applications are due by 10-Mar-2003

    Contact Information: Tanya Honig. Email: tbhonigcats.ucsc.edu Website: http://ling.ucsc.edu