LINGUIST List 26.1739
Wed Apr 01 2015
Jobs: Phonetics; Phonology: Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 01-Apr-2015
From: Bianca James <jamesb4
mcmaster.ca>
Subject: Phonetics; Phonology: Assistant Professor, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Department: Linguistics and Languages
Job Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada
Web Address:
http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~linguistics/ Job Title: Contractually Limited Appointment Position in Experimental Phonetics/Phonology
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology
Description:
The Department of Linguistics and Languages of McMaster University invites applications for a three-year Contractually Limited Appointment position in experimental phonetics/phonology at the Assistant Professor level, commencing July 1, 2015. At the time of appointment, applicants should have a Ph.D. in linguistics, with evidence of strong research potential and evidence of experimental expertise.
The Department of Linguistics and Languages is home to two undergraduate programs (Linguistics; Cognitive Science of Language) and the graduate program (MSc; PhD) in the Cognitive Science of Language. The programs are interdisciplinary and include faculty from Humanities, Science, and Health Sciences. The department has a strong research orientation and has expertise in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Applied Linguistics, and Corpus Linguistics. The successful candidate should be able to teach theoretical and experimental courses in phonetics and phonology both at the undergraduate and graduate level, and should have a keen interest in pursuing collaborative research within the department and beyond. Familiarity in all aspects of phonetics (articulatory, auditory, acoustic), with a focus on experimental methods (e.g., palatography), and an interest in clinical applications is an asset as is an interest in Speech Language Pathology. The department currently houses a neurolinguistics lab, brain and memory lab, eye-tracking lab, syntax lab and a phonetics lab that will be fully at the disposal of the successful candidate. Other resources available to the successful candidate include a number of high resolution EEG systems, eye-movement recording facilities, and a 3T research only MRI. For further information on the Department of Linguistics and Languages, please see
http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~linguistics/ The starting date for the appointment is scheduled for July 1, 2015. Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit a CV, representative samples of their research, and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent by email to: Ms. Bianca James, Administrative Assistant, Department of Linguistics at the application email below. Email is the preferred means of application but if email is not convenient, the postal address below should be used.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Applications received by May 15, 2015 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.
Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2015 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
Ms. N. Cole
Department of Linguistics & Languages
McMaster University, Togo Salmon Hall
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2
Canada
Email Address for Applications: jamesb4
mcmaster.ca
Contact Information:
Ms. Bianca James
Email: jamesb4
mcmaster.ca
Page Updated: 01-Apr-2015