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Jobs: Socioling: AsstProf, Lansing, MI USA

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  • Dennis R. Preston, Sociolinguistics: AsstProf, Michigan State University, Lansing MI USA

    Message 1: Sociolinguistics: AsstProf, Michigan State University, Lansing MI USA

     Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 08:46:02 -0500
    From: Dennis R. Preston <prestonpilot.msu.edu>
    Subject: Sociolinguistics: AsstProf, Michigan State University, Lansing MI USA


    The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages at Michigan State University will make a fixed-term replacement appointment in sociolinguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on or after August 15, 2002 and ending May 15, 2003. We seek a candidate with a record of publication and presentations and a strong theoretical background who can interact with faculty and students engaged in research programs in which language variation and other areas of mainstream linguistic research are combined. Specific duties will include teaching 1) an introductory sociolinguistics course at the advanced undergraduate - beginning graduate level, 2 ) a large undergraduate TA-supported course in language in culture and society, 3) an advanced seminar in sociolinguistics, and 4) two sections of introductory general linguistics.

    Although the specific area of research specialization is open, we require expertise in quantitative methods in the study of language variation and change. PhD by time of appointment.

    Applications are due March 1, 2002. Send letters of application describing research and teaching experience, vita, and three letters of recommendation to: David Prestel, Chair, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages , A-617 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1027. Non-immigrant applicants shall provide documentation evidencing employment authorization in the U.S. All candidates will be kept informed of the progress of the search.

    Persons with disabilities have a right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michigan State University is an AA/EOE institution.

    - Dennis R. Preston Department of Linguistics and Languages Michigan State University East Lansing MI 48824-1027 USA prestonpilot.msu.edu Office: (517)353-0740 Fax: (517)432-2736