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Tue Jan 13 2004

Jobs: Phonology: Asst Prof, U/Victoria, Canada

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    Message 1: Phonology: Asst Prof, University of Victoria, British Columbia

     Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 17:20:58 -0500 (EST)
    From: gmoyer <gmoyeruvic.ca>
    Subject: Phonology: Asst Prof, University of Victoria, British Columbia




    University or Organization: University of Victoria Department: Linguistics Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Phonology, Phonetics

    Description:

    The Department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria invites applications for a two-year appointment as a Limited Term Assistant Professor in phonetics and phonology, effective 1 July 2004.

    Applicants should have a solid background in both phonological theory and acoustic speech analysis. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in phonology, teaching undergraduate courses in acoustic and experimental phonetics, and MA and PhD student supervision. Possible research areas could include: phonological theory, the phonetics/phonology interface, experimental phonetics, morphology, first or second language acquisition, language disorders, speech/language processing, speech technology, sociolinguistics, or psycholinguistics. Collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching are encouraged. Participation in the activities of the Phonetics Laboratory and in existing grant programs is also encouraged. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Linguistics, a demonstrated record of research achievement, and a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

    Review of applications will commence on 23 February 2004 and will continue until the position is filled.

    Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of published work, teaching evaluations, the names and contact information for three referees, and any additional supporting documents to the address below. If possible, please send electronic versions of your cover letter and curriculum vitae to linguistuvic.ca

    Dr. Leslie Saxon, Chair Department of Linguistics, University of Victoria P.O. Box 3045, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P4 Canada

    Phone: (250) 721 7422 Fax: (250) 721 7423 Web site: http://www.uvic.ca/ling/

    The Department has outstanding research strengths in indigenous languages of the Pacific Rim and western North America, and we wish to build on our strengths with this appointment. Our web site gives some indication of the strong ties the Department has to several other disciplines at the University of Victoria and to organizations outside the University.

    The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Chair Leslie Saxon Department of Linguistics University of Victoria PO Box 3045 Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P4 Canada Position is open until filled

    Contact Information: Secretary Gretchen Moyer Email: gmoyeruvic.ca Tel: (250) 721-7424 Fax: (250) 721-7423 Website: http://www.uvic.ca/ling/

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