LINGUIST List 22.3652

Mon Sep 19 2011

Jobs: Spanish Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, University of Michigan

Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org>

        1.     Steven Dworkin , Spanish Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, USA
Message 1: Spanish Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, USA
Date: 19-Sep-2011
From: Steven Dworkin <dworkinumich.edu>
Subject: Spanish Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, USA
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University or Organization: University of Michigan Department: Romance Languages and Literatures Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/rll/
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has been authorized toinvite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of AssistantProfessor in Spanish Sociolinguistics to begin September 2012. We are seekingexpertise in one of the following fields: sociolinguistics of U.S. Spanish,sociolinguistics of Caribbean Spanish, linguistic variation in the IberianPeninsula, linguistic variation in New World Spanish, language contact in theSpanish-speaking world, social aspects of bilingualism, sociophonetics,language ideology. A secondary interest in contemporary phonological theorywould be an asset. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency inSpanish and English. Evidence of outstanding teaching ability and research areessential.

Send cover letter, statement of present and future research plans, a statementof teaching philosophy and experience, CV, and placement file (including threeletters of recommendation) to Prof. Steven N. Dworkin at the applicationaddress below.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply; the University is supportive ofthe needs of dual career couples.

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2011 Mailing Address for Applications:
Professor Steven N. Dworkin, Chair of the Search Committee Department Romance Languages and Literatures 4108 MLB, The University of Michigan 812 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275 USA Contact Information:
Professor Steven Dworkin Email: dworkinumich.edu

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