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Fri Sep 17 2004

Jobs: Syntax: Asst Prof, Texas Tech University

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  • sam.dragga, Jobs: Syntax: Asst Prof, Texas Tech University, TX, USA

    Message 1: Jobs: Syntax: Asst Prof, Texas Tech University, TX, USA

    Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:26:40 -0400 (EDT)
    From: sam.dragga <sam.draggattu.edu>
    Subject: Jobs: Syntax: Asst Prof, Texas Tech University, TX, USA




    University or Organization: Texas Tech University Department: English Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Syntax, Morphology, Semantics

    Description:

    Texas Tech University seeks an Assistant Professor with a specialization in Linguistics. Primary focus in syntax is required; desirable secondary areas include morphology and semantics. Tenure track. 2/2 load guaranteed during first two years; 3/3 thereafter with opportunities for reduction to 3/2.

    Graduate and undergraduate courses; service on thesis and dissertation committees. Ph.D. in Linguistics (or English with specialization in linguistics) required. We are interested in candidates with publications or publication potential. The Department of English is large (47 faculty, 500 undergraduate majors, 150 graduate students), dynamic, and diverse, with five undergraduate divisions, two masters and two doctoral programs. A new building provides state-of-the art classrooms. The department is revitalizing its linguistics program and developing graduate concentrations in English language and linguistics, as well as partnerships with other departments and colleges on campus. New faculty would have the opportunity to design new linguistics courses. The department will also be hosting the 2005 meeting of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest.

    Texas Tech is a growing university, encompassing a law school and medical school as well as colleges of Arts and Sciences, Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Human Sciences, Mass Communication, and the Visual and Performing Arts. The College of Arts and Sciences represents 35% of the total enrollment of 29,000.

    Send letter of application and cv (postmarked by November 1, 2004) to the address below. TTU is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, and it encourages applications from minorities and women.

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Dr. Sam Dragga, Chair Department of English Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-3091 United States of America Applications are due by 01-Nov-2004

    Contact Information:

    Dr. Sam Dragga Email: sam.draggattu.edu Tel: 806-742-2501 Website: http://www.english.ttu.edu/linguistics

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