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Wed Apr 23 2003

Jobs: Romance Languages: Full Prof, U/of Groningen

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    Message 1: Romance Languages: Full Prof, University of Groningen

     Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 13:48:17 +0000
    From: nerbonne <nerbonnelet.rug.nl>
    Subject: Romance Languages: Full Prof, University of Groningen




    University or Organization: University of Groningen Department: Center for Language and Cognition Rank of Job: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Romance Languages Required Language(s): Romance

    Description:

    University of Groningen Faculty of Arts

    The post is within the Department of Romance Languages and Cultures. The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen has a vacancy for the post of Professor of Romance Linguistics. This chair has been created within the Faculty fast-track regulation and, therefore, the current professor and his successor will operate in tandem until 1 January 2005. The aim of the Faculty fast-track regulation is to enable young talent to join or move through the system faster. Candidates may not be older than 45 years of age - that is, they may not have turned 46 on 1 January of the year following their appointment.

    Professor of Romance Linguistics VACANCY NUMBER 203122/2731

    The discipline covers Romance linguistics in the widest possible sense. The professor will be responsible for and must contribute to the teaching and the research within the scope of the department. The professor appointed should preferably work in the field of Romance Linguistics but must be experienced in the field of French Linguistics. He or she must be a specialist in one or more of the approaches to linguistics.

    The position involves co-ordinating and providing teaching in the field of Romance Linguistics; co-ordinating and performing research in the field of Romance Linguistics; supervising PhD candidates; performing administrative and organisational duties; and deepening and promoting the national and international contacts of the department.

    Profile: We are looking for candidates who will provide enthusiastic leadership to a team which keeps a close watch on the newest developments in the fields of teaching, politics and culture.

    Interested parties must fulfil the following conditions: - be no older than 45 years of age (see above) - have a PhD in the field of Romance Linguistics - be an experienced lecturer with extensive research experience in the field of Romance Linguistics, with specific expertise in the field of French Linguistics. - have good administrative and organisational skills - be able to promote interest in the field - be prepared to move to the Groningen area.

    The RUG is offering a full-time appointment as Full Professor (A) from 1 September 2003. The salary will be EUR 4,428 - EUR 6,462 per month gross (Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities).

    Information: Please contact Prof. G.J. de Haan, dean of the Faculty, tel. +31 (0)50 363 5900, e-mail: g.j.de.haanlet.rug.nl if you would like more information. You can request an information package from the secretary of the Faculty of Arts, Ms. G. Peters-Beuke, tel. +31 (0)50 363 5900.

    If you would like to draw our attention to suitably qualified candidates, please write to the director of the Department of Personnel and Organisation within two weeks.

    The closing date for applications is 4.6.2003

    Please send your written application and curriculum vitae to: The University of Groningen, Personnel & Organisation Department P.O. Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands. Please state the vacancy number on the envelope and at the top of your letter.

    The RUG has a special careers advisory service for the partners of new staff who move to the area. The RUG is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Personnel & Organisation P.O. Box 72 University of Groningen Groningen, 9700 AB Netherlands Applications are due by 04-Jun-2003

    Contact Information: Dean Germen de Haan Email: g.j.de.haanlet.rug.nl Tel: +31 (0)50 363 5900 Website: http://www.let.rug.nl/clcg/

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