LINGUIST List 17.2822

Fri Sep 29 2006

Jobs: English & Editing: Asst / Assoc Professor, Brigham Young U

Editor for this issue: Svetlana Aksenova <svetlanalinguistlist.org>


Directory         1.    Lynn Henrichsen, English & Editing: Assistant or Associate Professor, Brigham Young University, UT, USA


Message 1: English & Editing: Assistant or Associate Professor, Brigham Young University, UT, USA
Date: 28-Sep-2006
From: Lynn Henrichsen <lynn_henrichsenbyu.edu>
Subject: English & Editing: Assistant or Associate Professor, Brigham Young University, UT, USA


University or Organization: Brigham Young University Department: Linguistics and English Language Web Address: http://linguistics.byu.edu Job Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Editing and English Language Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics and English Language at Brigham Young University announces one tenure-track position in editing and English language. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. (or show strong promise of completion by the date of hire). Candidates interested in studying editing and publishing and language usage from a linguistic point of view will be particularly attractive. Candidates with editing and production experience will also be particularly attractive. Primary responsibilities will include (1) teaching usage and grammar classes in BYU's editing minor, (2) teaching other courses in the editing minor and other courses in English language and linguistics, including advanced courses in some area of specialization, (3) conducting and publishing research in English language or linguistics and research applicable to editing or publishing, and (4) completing other departmental or college responsibilities, such as committee service and student advising. Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Brigham Young University, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or against qualified individuals with disabilities. All faculty are required to abide by the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Preference is given to members in good standing of the sponsoring Church.

To apply, complete the application form online at Yjobs.byu.edu (select "Search Postings" and then select "Faculty" under "Job Category"); also send a letter of application, your vita, a sample of your scholarly writing, and three letters of reference to Lynn E. Henrichsen by 15 January 2007.

Address for Applications: Dr. Lynn E. Henrichsen, Chair Brigham Young University Linguistics and English Language 4064 JFSB Provo, UT 84602 USA

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2007

Contact Information: Dr. Lynn Henrichsen Email: lynn_henrichsebyu.edu Phone: 801-422-2937 Fax: 801-422-0906

Apply on-line at: https://yjobs.byu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time