LINGUIST List 17.252
Wed Jan 25 2006
Jobs: Syntax: Asst Prof, University of Victoria
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1. Gretchen
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Syntax: Asst Prof, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Message 1: Syntax: Asst Prof, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Date: 24-Jan-2006
From: Gretchen Moyer <gmoyeruvic.ca>
Subject: Syntax: Asst Prof, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
University or Organization: University of Victoria Department: Linguistics Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Syntax; First Nations languages
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria invites applications for a two-year appointment as a Limited Term Assistant Professor in syntax and First Nations languages, effective 1 July 2006. Applicants should have a solid background in syntactic theory combined with successful experience in community-based research of a First Nations language or languages. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in syntax and First Nations languages and linguistics, and MA and PhD student supervision. Possible additional research areas might include morphology / lexical theory, language revitalization, semantics, or sociolinguistics. Collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching are encouraged, for example through participation in the activities of the Vancouver Island Salish Language Revitalization CURA grant and other research and teaching programs of the Department. 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 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit in hard copy a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of published work, teaching evaluations, and any additional supporting documents to the address below. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent in hard copy or electronically to linguistuvic.ca Phone: (250) 721-7424 Fax: (250) 721-7423 Website: http://www.uvic.ca/ling/
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