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Sat Sep 27 2003

Jobs: Syntax: Asst Prof, UMass/Amherst

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    Message 1: Syntax: Asst Prof, University of Massachusetts/Amherst

     Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:20:42 +0000
    From: lballard <lballardlinguist.umass.edu>
    Subject: Syntax: Asst Prof, University of Massachusetts/Amherst




    University or Organization: University of Massachusetts/Amherst Department: Department of Linguistics Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Syntax

    Description:

    The Linguistics Department of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position in syntax at the assistant professor level, starting September 1, 2004. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    The ideal candidate would be someone who is strong in syntactic theory, with an emphasis on a particular language or theoretical area and broad understanding of the interface between syntax and other linguistic and cognitive capacities. We seek applicants whose research interests complement those of the current faculty and who can contribute breadth and depth to the department with respect to research, teaching, and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

    Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of research papers, and evidence of teaching ability. Applicants should arrange for three referees to send letters of reference to

    Syntax Search Committee Department of Linguistics 226 South College, 150 Hicks Way University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003-7130

    Please do not send application materials by e-mail.

    Completed applications and all letters of reference must be received by December 1, 2003.

    Further information about the program and the research interests of the faculty are available at the department web site at http://www.umass.edu/linguist/. UMass/Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium, along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges.

    Questions may be addressed to the following e-mail address: lballardlinguist.umass.edu

    Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Massachusetts is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Syntax Search Committee Dept. of Linguistics, 226 South College 150 Hicks Way Amherst, MA 01003-7130 United States of America Applications are due by 01-Dec-2003

    Contact Information: Lynne Ballard Email: lballardlinguist.umass.edu Tel: 413-545-0889 Website: http://www.umass.edu/linguist/

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