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Tue Jul 27 2004

Jobs: Comp Ling: Asst Prof, UC-Santa Barbara

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  • spoonero, Comp Ling: Asst Prof, University of California, Santa Barbara

    Message 1: Comp Ling: Asst Prof, University of California, Santa Barbara

     Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 18:02:23 -0400 (EDT)
    From: spoonero <spoonerolinguistics.ucsb.edu>
    Subject: Comp Ling: Asst Prof, University of California, Santa Barbara




    University or Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara Department: Linguistics Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Computational/Corpus Linguistics

    Description:

    The Linguistics Department of the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks to hire a specialist in computational and/or corpus linguistic approaches to language. The appointment will be tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level, effective July 1, 2005.

    We are especially interested in candidates whose research shows theoretical implications bridging computational and/or corpus linguistics and general linguistics, and who can interact with colleagues and students across disciplinary boundaries at UCSB. Candidates will be preferred whose research engages with the departmental focus on functional and usage-based approaches to explaining language.

    Research experience with corpora of naturally occurring language use is required. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, and will be expected to teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in both computational/corpus linguistics and general linguistics.

    Ph.D. in linguistics or a related field such as cognitive science or computer science is required. Ph.D. normally required by the time of appointment. Applicants should submit hard copy of curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, 1-2 writing samples, and full contact information for three academic references to the Search Committee, Linguistics Department, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3100. Fax and email applications not accepted.

    Inquiries may be addressed to the above address or via email to lingsearchlinguistics.ucsb.edu. Tentative deadline is November 12, 2004. However, the position will remain open until filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Linguistic Society of America, although attendance is not required for consideration. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Search Committee Dana Spoonerow University of California, Santa Barbara, Linguistics Department 3607 South Hall Santa Barbara, CA 93016 United States of America

    Applications are due by 12-Nov-2004

    Contact Information: Professor Cumming Email: searchlinguistics.ucsb.edu Tel: 805-893-7241 Fax: 805-893-7769 Website: http://www.linguistics.ucsb.edu

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