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Wed Jan 21 2004

Jobs: Language Documentation: Lecturer, SOAS

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    Message 1: Language Documentation & Description: Lecturer, SOAS, United Kingdom

     Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:46:45 -0500 (EST)
    From: zp2 <zp2soas.ac.uk>
    Subject: Language Documentation & Description: Lecturer, SOAS, United Kingdom




    University or Organization: School of Oriental and African Studies Department: Endangered Languages Academic Programme Rank of Job: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Language Documentation and Description

    Description:

    SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

    ENDANGERED LANGUAGES ACADEMIC PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS

    LECTURESHIP IN LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION

    Vacancy number 0408 Salary �24,250 - �35,750 (inclusive of LW)

    The Endangered Languages Academic Programme (ELAP) is a new initiative established at SOAS funded by the Lisbet Rausing Charitable Fund, to support the study and documentation of endangered languages.

    ELAP is one component of the Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project along with the Endangered languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) and the Endangered Languages Archive. ELAP is located within the Department of Linguistics, an active research community strongly committed to extending the frontiers of theoretical and field linguistics research within the School's mission to be a centre of excellence in research and teaching related to Asia and Africa. We are now seeking to appoint a lecturer in language documentation for a period of four years to commence 1st August 2004, to undertake research and teaching in theoretical and applied aspects of language documentation with a focus on endangered languages. Area of language specialisation is open, but expertise in Asian or African languages would be preferred.

    The appointee should have demonstrated skills in research and teaching in linguistic analysis, language documentation, fieldmethods, and digital archiving and publication. A record of experience and skills in teaching and supervision at postgraduate levels, plus proven administrative and organisational ability is essential.

    The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research profile of ELAP and of the Linguistics Department, to teaching and supervision in postgraduate courses and to be involved in workshops and intensive courses (eg. summer schools). There may also be opportunities to contribute to undergraduate teaching.

    Annual leave is 30 days per year plus statutory and bank holidays. USS pension scheme will be available.

    For informal enquiries about the lectureship, please contact Professor Peter Austin, Director of ELAP, SOAS, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG, UK. E-mail: zp2soas.ac.uk

    An application form and job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG (Tel: 020 7898 4134; Fax: 020 7898 4129. e-mail: humanresourcessoas.ac.uk). No Agencies. CVs may only be submitted when accompanied by an application form.

    Closing date for applications: Friday 5th March 2004



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Louise Clarke HR Department, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square London, WC1H 0XG United Kingdom

    Applications are due by 05-Mar-2004

    Contact Information: Prof Peter Austin Tel: (0)2078 984578 Website: http://www.hrelp.org

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