LINGUIST List 17.3582
Mon Dec 04 2006
Jobs: African Languages: Assistant or Associate Professor, Boston U
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1. James
McCann,
African Languages: Assistant or Associate Professor, Boston University, MA, USA
Message 1: African Languages: Assistant or Associate Professor, Boston University, MA, USA
Date: 04-Dec-2006
From: James McCann <mccannbu.edu>
Subject: African Languages: Assistant or Associate Professor, Boston University, MA, USA
University or Organization: Boston University Job Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Specialty Areas: African Languages
Description:
The African Studies Center at Boston University, one of the nation's oldest and best established, is seeking to fill two tenure-track positions in African languages to begin in September 2007, pending approval. It is interested in candidates who can provide leadership in developing regional specializations in West African and in South African languages. Native or near-native fluency in African languages, strong research potential, and completion of the PhD at the time of appointment are required. Teaching experience in one or more African languages is preferred. Successful candidates will be appointed at the rank of assistant or associate professor, depending upon achievement and experience, and the appointments will be made to a department at Boston University that is appropriate to the discipline and research specialization of the candidate.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, recent teaching evaluations, a published paper or writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Applications received by December 15, 2006 will receive first priority.
Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Address for Applications: Professor James McCann African Studies Center 270 Bay State Rd. Boston University Boston, MA 02215 USA
Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2006 (Open until filled)
Contact Information: Professor James McCann Email: mccannbu.edu Phone: 617 353-7308
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