LINGUIST List 17.3443

Wed Nov 22 2006

Jobs: Salish, Kutenai & Anthropological Ling: Asst Prof, U of Montana

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


Directory         1.    Linda McLean, Salish, Kutenai, Algonquin, Sioux & Anthropological Linguistics: Asst Prof, The University of Montana, MT, USA


Message 1: Salish, Kutenai, Algonquin, Sioux & Anthropological Linguistics: Asst Prof, The University of Montana, MT, USA
Date: 21-Nov-2006
From: Linda McLean <linda.mcleanumontana.edu>
Subject: Salish, Kutenai, Algonquin, Sioux & Anthropological Linguistics: Asst Prof, The University of Montana, MT, USA


University or Organization: The University of Montana Department: Anthropology/Linguistics Web Address: http://www.umt.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics Required Language(s): Algonquin (alq) Dakota (dak) Kalispel-Pend D'oreille (fla) Kutenai (kut)

Description:

The Linguistics Program at The University of Montana-Missoula, an academic unit of the Department of Anthropology offering a Masters in Linguistics, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2007. Candidates should have earned a doctoral degree by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must have demonstrated abilities as an anthropological linguist with field experience and be able to teach these skills at the graduate and undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with ongoing or potential research projects in one of the four native families in the Northern Plains/Northern Rockies: Salish, Kutenai, Algonquian, or Siouan. A plus is an ability to articulate with the rest of the Anthropology Department through an interest in ethnography, cultural heritage, or language preservation programs.

Candidates should send a letter of application stating their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Recommenders will be contacted by the search committee.

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Montana-Missoula is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression, and offers health insurance benefits to eligible same and opposite sex domestic partners. Position eligible for veterans' preference in accordance with State law. Qualified women, persons with disabilities, and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Address for Applications: Professor G.G. Weix The University of Montana Anthropology Dept - SS 235 32 Campus Drive Missoula, MT 59812 USA

Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2007 (Open until filled)

Contact Information: Professor GG Weix Email: gg.weixmso.umt.edu Phone: 406 243-6319 Fax: 406 243-4918