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The Website LINGUISTIC ENTERPRISES is available at http://web.gc.cuny.edu/dept/lingu/enter.htm. This nonprofit site aims to help academically trained linguists find private sector employment. It offers down-to-earth advice, how-to information, and an opportunity to discuss prospects and problems with others who have found work or are seeking it. The site is maintained by the PhD Program in Linguistics at the Graduate School, City University of New York, in conjunction with the Linguistic Society of America.
University of Calgary. This ad addresses all graduate students with a good knowledge of the field of discourse studies broadly defined. The funding is part of a 2001 SSHRCC grant for the research project Shared Mental Representations and Language Patterns: Research Strategies and Empirical Studies. It amounts to a maximum of 7 units of GRS @ CAN$ 3,920 each. Other benefits include bibliographic software and up to two short visits to Calgary. The successful candidate's role will be to search for research at the intersection of cultural representations and language structure and use during the three-year period of the contract; to present in installments a classified and annotated bibliography, which will be published on-line in 2004; and to submit for publication by the end of the contract period a review article on methods for research of cultural representations in conjunction with language structure and use. Knowledge of German and French besides English would be an asset. Prerequisites for participation in the competition: (1) proof of enrollment in a graduate program; (2) a letter from the supervisor showing how the student's participation in this project can be linked to his/her dissertation project; and (3) a 5,000-word essay "How would you go about studying culturally sensitive language structure and language use? Give examples and situate your answer in the context of the relevant scholarly literature." Please mail all documents by 1 April 2002 to: Dr. Olga Mladenova, GSEA Studies, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, ALT, Canada T2N 1N4.
Gallaudet University. The Department of Linguistics and Interpretation in the Graduate Schoool and Professional Programs announces a regular, tenure-track, nine-month faculty vacancy in the Master of Arts/PhD in Linguistics Program (pending funding). Qualifications: (1) Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching linguistics; (2) PhD or ABD in linguistics or closely related field; (3) ability to lecture in American Sign Language strongly preferred; (4) substantial research and experience in sign language linguistics. Preference will be given to applicants with background in first language acquisition, second language acquisition, or language assessment. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate linguistics course; teach graduate courses in the MA and PhD programs in linguistics; supervise undergraduate and graduate students in linguistics; undertake scholarly studies; fulfill program, department, and university committee assignments; other duties as assigned by the chair. Salary and Rank: Assistant professor tenure-track position, rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants without a PhD in hand will be appointed at the rank of instructor. Appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year. Starting Date: 16 August 2002. Application Procedures: Send letter or application, vita, and three letters of reference demonstrating quality of research and teaching to: Linguistics Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics and Interpretation, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002. Closing Date: 29 March 2002. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, and disabled individuals, women, members of traditionally underrrepresented groups, and veterans to apply for open positions.
Longwood College. Assistant professor of English, tenure-track position to begin August 2001. Specialist in English language and literacy to teach grammar/linguistics and composition. Experience in elementary-level writing studies desirable. Doctorate, scholarly potential, and demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching required. Teaching load of four courses per semester. Further information about Longwood College is available at our website: http://www.lwc.edu. Send a letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy and research goals, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Human Resources, Attn: English Search Committee Chair, Longwood College, 201 High St., Farmville, VA 23909. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Longwood College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
National Taiwan Normal University. The Department of English invites applications for the following full-time positions available from 1 August 2001. (1) Linguistics (full/associate/assistant professor): Applicants should hold PhD degree in linguistics or applied linguistics. Specialization in phonology is preferred. (2) Teaching English as a foreign language (full/associate/assistant professor): Applicants should hold a PhD degree in teaching English as a foreign/second language (TEFL/TESOL). Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching English language. Successful candidates will be required to teach language and content courses to English and non-English majors in addition to courses in their area of specialization. Applicants should send a letter of application, transcripts, autobiographical statement, photocopy of PhD degree certificate (or an official letter indicating that the degree will be received by 31 July 2002), c.v., representative publications, a brief plan for a proposed course syllabus, photocopy of ID (or passport photo page), and a recent photo to: Prof. Vincent W. Chang, Chair, Dept. English, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Hoping East Road, Sec. 1, Taipei 106, Taiwan, ROC. Also required are three letters of recommendation, which should be sent directly by the referees. All application materials should reach the Dept. of English no later than 12 April 2002. An interviw will be arranged for all qualified applicants on 4 May 2002. For further information, please inquire by telephone, fax, mail, or email: 886-2-23636143 ext 242; fax: 886-2-23634793 (Linda Lo); t22001@cc.ntnu.edu.tw.
Nstein Technologies, Inc. Starting Date: Immediately. Status: Permanent. Rank of jobs: Computational linguist and linguist (4 openings). Department: Linguistic Engineering. Location: Laval, Quşbec, Canada. Computational linguist job functions: Definition and conception of parameters/functionalities of a project; formalization of objectives; feasibility studies (defining the problems and challenges); definition of the analysis methodology; schedule estimation; detailed analysis; data and functionalities modeling; architectural design of a functional system; modeling that transforms into prototype; active participation in the design and architecture of modules in collaboration with product development team; elaboration of tests plans/quality assurance; documentation. Linguist job functions: Definition and conception of parameters/functionalities of a project; definition of the attributes and data relationships of the modules; testing; data editing; documentation. Personal/professional attributes: Works well under pressure, creative and ingenious, strong analytical abilities, ability to synthesize ideas, self-governing but loves team work, very good knowledge of French (spoken at least), knowledge of another language a strong asset. Education and experience: University degree in linguistic (or related studies) OR a student on the verge of finishing his degree, 1-2 years of work experience in the linguistic field a strong asset; experience with statistic and linguistic approaches (concept extraction and manipulation, formalization with rules); familiarity with a programming language a strong asset (working knowledge). You will join a young and dynamic team of highly skilled individuals who apply their acquired knowledge and skills in real-world conditions by combining research and development of market-ready products. Nstein Technologies (EIN) is a public corporation, listed on the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) since June 2000, which develops and markets innovative business solutions based on linguistic intelligence. Deadline: Open. Contact: Arman Tajarobi (arman.tajarobi@nstein.com) and Rina Marchand (rina.marchand@nstein.com). See also the company's website: http://www.nstein.com.
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