LINGUIST List 21.1959

Sat Apr 24 2010

Jobs: Computational Ling; Cognitive Ling: Asst Prof, McMaster U

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        1.    Joe Di Francesco, Computational Linguistics; Cognitive Linguistics: Assistant Professor, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Message 1: Computational Linguistics; Cognitive Linguistics: Assistant Professor, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Date: 23-Apr-2010
From: Joe Di Francesco <jdifranmcmaster.ca>
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Cognitive Linguistics: Assistant Professor, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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University or Organization: McMaster University Department: Linguistics and Languages Job Location: Ontario, Canada Web Address: http://www.mcmaster.ca
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Cognitive Linguistics


Description:

The Department of Linguistics and Languages at McMaster University invitesapplications for a tenure-track position in Linguistics, at the rank ofAssistant Professor. The successful candidate will hold a PhD inLinguistics with specialization in Computational Linguistics. Secondaryspecialization in one of the following areas is desirable: cognitivelinguistics, cognitive modeling of language (e.g. exemplar-basedapproaches), neurolinguistics, corpus-based approaches. Applicants shouldhave a strong research focus, demonstrated teaching ability, and be willingto participate in departmental administrative duties. An ability to teachundergraduate courses in general linguistics, and graduate andundergraduate courses in computational linguistics and basic statistics isessential.

The Department of Linguistics and Languages presently offers undergraduatedegrees (Honours) in Linguistics and Cognitive Science of Language, and isthe home of a new interdisciplinary graduate program (M.Sc./PhD) in theCognitive Science of Language.

The starting date for the appointment is July 1, 2010. Starting salary willbe based on experience and qualifications. Applications, includingcurriculum vitae, transcripts, copies of publications, and letters fromthree academic referees should be addressed to the address below.Applications received by April 30, 2010 will be assured of consideration.

For further information on the Department of Linguistics and Languages,please see:

http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~linguistics/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadiancitizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMasterUniversity is strongly committed to employment equity within its community,and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encouragesapplications from all qualified candidates including women, members ofvisible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, andpersons with disabilities.

Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2010 Mailing Address for Applications:
Professor John Connolly, Chair Linguistics and Languages, TSH-613 McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2 Canada Email Address for Applications: jconnolmcmaster.ca Contact Information:
Administrative Coordinator Joe Di Francesco Email: jdifranmcmaster.ca

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