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Sun Feb 22 2004

Jobs: General Linguistics: Lecturer, U/Pittsburgh

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    Message 1: General Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh

    Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 16:52:25 -0500 (EST)
    From: juffs <juffspitt.edu>
    Subject: General Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh




    University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh Department: Linguistics Rank of Job: Lecturer Specialty Areas: General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, ASL, Less-Commonly-Taught Languages, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, or Hispanic Linguistics

    Description:

    THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Linguistics and Director of the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center beginning Fall 2004, pending budgetary approval. Applicants must have a PhD in linguistics and an excellent knowledge of American Sign Language. Competence in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: less-commonly-taught languages, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics and/or Hispanic linguistics. Preference will be given to candidates with language breadth and/or expertise in administration and pedagogy.

    The position involves teaching and administration. This is a two-term appointment, with one additional month of salaried support in the summer term. Candidates should send a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, copies of 2 reprints or other written work, teaching evaluations (if available), and the names of three references. Hard-copy reference letters must be sent directly to the search committee. Send materials to: LCTL Search Committee, Dept. of Linguistics, 2816 CL, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; (412) 624 5900; Fax (412) 624 6130. E-mail inquiries should be directed to Alan Juffs, Chair, at juffspitt.edu. The web page for the Dept. is http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by March 15, 2004.

    The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: LCLT Search Committee 2816 Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh, PA 15260 United States of America

    Applications are due by 15-Mar-2004

    Contact Information: Dr. Alan Juffs Email: juffspitt.edu Tel: 412.624.5900 Fax: 412.624.6130 Website: http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu

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