LINGUIST List 17.3119

Tue Oct 24 2006

Jobs: Phonetics, Phonology & Speech Techn: Asst Prof, San Jose State U

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


Directory         1.    Manjari Ohala, Phonetics, Phonology & Speech Technology: Asst Prof, San Jose State University, CA, USA


Message 1: Phonetics, Phonology & Speech Technology: Asst Prof, San Jose State University, CA, USA
Date: 23-Oct-2006
From: Manjari Ohala <ohalasocrates.berkeley.edu>
Subject: Phonetics, Phonology & Speech Technology: Asst Prof, San Jose State University, CA, USA


University or Organization: San Jose State University Department: Linguistics & Language Development Web Address: http://linguistics.sjsu.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology; Speech Technology

Description:

Job Opening ID (JOID): 012674

Qualifications: Ph.D. in linguistics with a specialization in Phonetics, Phonology and Speech Technology. ABD applicants will be considered if doctorate is completed by August 2007. Additional areas of specialization preferred in corpus linguistics, morphology or computer-assisted language learning. Required: Applicants should have evidence of teaching ability, scholarly activity and awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities: The Department of Linguistics and Language Development at SJSU offers a B.A. and M.A. in Linguistics and an M.A. in TESOL. It is currently looking for a linguist to teach courses in phonetics, phonology, and speech technology, as well as to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistics to students in the above programs and in general education courses. The normal teaching load is four three-unit courses per semester plus advising and committee work (which includes student recruitment). (The department is in the process of applying for permission to establish the SJSU Center for Human Language Technology, an Organized research unit, which could provide possible course reduction to develop the activities of the center.) A pattern of demonstrated excellence in teaching and continued scholarly, professional activity, including publication in refereed venues, will be required for tenure and promotion. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation - through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 21, 2007

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedures: For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, research plans, any representative publications, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by February 1, 2007.

Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to the core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual.

Address for Applications: Professor & Chair Manjari Ohala One Washington Square Department of Linguistics & Language Development San José State University San Jose, CA 95192-0093 USA

Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2007

Contact Information: Chair Manjari Ohala Email: ohalasocrates.berkeley.edu Phone: 408-924-3742