LINGUIST List 26.233
Wed Jan 14 2015
Jobs: Spanish; Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 14-Jan-2015
From: Hilton Alers-Valentin <hilton.alers
upr.edu>
Subject: Spanish; Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
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Department: Department of Hispanic Studies
Job Location: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Web Address:
http://www.uprm.edu/hispanicos/ Job Title: Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics
Required Language(s):
Spanish (spa) Description:
El Departamento de Estudios Hispánicos del Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez busca un(a) especialista en Psicolingüística para un contrato probatorio (tenure track) con el rango de Catedrático Auxiliar. Los candidatos cualificados deben haber completado y obtenido un doctorado (Ph.D.) en Lingüistica en o antes de la fecha de contratación, con una formación sólida en lingüística teórica. Deben mostrar evidencia de compromiso en la docencia y un historial de investigación y publicación en dos o más de las siguientes áreas: desarrollo de (primeras) lenguas; modelos computacionales de competencia, adquisición y procesamiento lingüístico; neurolingüistica; patologías del habla/lenguaje; fonética experimental. Los candidatos deben tener una competencia nativa o casi nativa en español, así como destrezas para comunicarse en forma oral y escrita en inglés. Se espera que el candidato ofrezca y desarrolle cursos especializados tanto a nivel subgraduado como graduado, que participe en comités de tesis y que trabaje en investigaciones y publicaciones. La carga docente básica es de 12 créditos por semestre.
Procedimiento Para Solicitar
Los candidatos deben enviar su expediente completo en o antes del 16 de febrero de 2015, en forma impresa y electrónica (solo se aceptarán archivos en formato pdf), a la dirección postal y electrónica abajo indicadas. El expediente debe contener: un curriculum vitae actualizado con una lista de publicaciones y experiencias docentes, tres cartas de referencia, copias de dos publicaciones arbitradas, copias oficiales de transcripciones de créditos y diplomas y una carta de presentación (en español) que describa sus propuestas de enseñanza, investigación y servicio al departamento y a la universidad.
The Department of Hispanic Studies of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is seeking to make an appointment in Psycholinguistics for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor. Qualified candidates must have completed and obtained a Ph.D. in Linguistics by the time of appointment, with a strong background in theoretical linguistics. Candidates must show evidence of commitment in teaching and a record of research and publication in two or more of the following areas: (first) language development; computational models of language competence, acquisition, and processing; neurolinguistics; speech and language pathologies; experimental phonetics. In addition, candidates must have native or near-native competence in Spanish, as well as oral and written proficiency in English. The appointed candidate is expected to teach and develop linguistic courses for both graduate and undergraduate majors, to participate in graduate level thesis committees, and to work on research and publications. Basic teaching load consists of twelve (12) credits per semester.
Application Procedure
Candidates must send their complete dossier by February 16th, 2015, both in written and electronic form (only pdf documents will be accepted), to both the postal and e-mail addresses below. The dossier should include: an up to date curriculum vitae with a list of publications and teaching experience, three relevant reference letters, copies of two peer-reviewed publications, copies of transcripts and diplomas, and a cover letter (in Spanish) outlining your proposed teaching, research and service to the University and the Department.
Application Deadline: 16-Feb-2015 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
Dr. Hilton Alers-Valentin
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Departamento de Estudios Hispánicos, Chardón 503
PO Box 9000, PR 00681-9000
Mayagüez 00681-9000
Puerto Rico
Email Address for Applications: hilton.alers
upr.edu
Contact Information:
Dr. Hilton Alers-Valentin
Email: hilton.alers
upr.edu
Phone: 787.832.4040. exts 3843, 3202
Fax: 787-265.3843
Page Updated: 14-Jan-2015