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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.
FirstRing, Inc. A global leader in providing superior customer
services, we are searching for an American language trainer
to join our staff in Bangalore, India. We offer a competitive American salary
and will negotiate transportation and housing arrangements as part of a one-year
contract. This position can be filled by a qualified intern and could become
a management position for the right person. Our American language trainer will
be responsible for analyzing native Indian agents' linguistic skills and for
designing and delivering training with emphasis on techniques and tools related
to conversational English. He/she will also have responsibility to enhance our
employees' understanding of American culture and will work with a team of native
Indian professionals with similar responsibilities. The ideal candidate must
be a college graduate majoring in English language skills and able to quickly
adapt to changing assignments. Knowledge of adult learning theory, exposure
to program development tools, and classroom facilitation skills are required.
Experience in designing instructional courses (with samples of previous work),
preferably in a corporate situation, and willingness/ability to work during
changing shifts in a 24-hour environment is a must. A history of foreign residency
is a plus, but not required. Please send resumes by email to gurufatha.kaur@firstring.com
or by fax to (703) 480-8110. Visit our website (www.firstring.com)
for more company information and a virtual tour of our facilities.
University of Louisiana-Fayette. The Institute of Cognitive
Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position
in cognitive science beginning as early as fall 2003. In particular,
we are seeking a scholar with a strong research background in computational
modeling. Requirements include a PhD in cognitive science or a related discipline,
clear evidence of a productive research program, and strong potential for excellence
in teaching. The Institute of Cognitive Science is a graduate unit offering
a PhD program in cognitive science. Information about the program and the Institute
may be found at http://www.louisiana.edu/Research/ICS/.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter describing their research
interests, along with (p)reprints of publications, and at least three letters
of reference to: Subrata Dasgupta, Institute of Cognitive Science, University
of Louisiana at Lafayette, PO Box 43772, Lafayette, LA 70504-3772. Review of
applications will continue until the position is filled. AA/EEOE
National Taiwan Normal University. The Department of English
invites applications for the following full-time positions available from 1
August 2003. (1) Linguistics (full/associate/assistant professor). Applicants
should hold a PhD in linguistics or applied linguistics. Specialization in sociolinguistics
is preferred. (2) TEFL (teaching English as foreign language)
(full/associate/assistant professor). Applicants should hold a PhD in teaching
English as a foreign/second language (TEFL/TESOL). Preference will be given
to those with experience or specialty in primary school English teaching. 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 2003), CV, representative publications,
a brief plan for a proposed course syllabus, photocopy of ID (or passport photo
page), and a recent photo to: Professor 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
Department of English no later than 11 April 2003. An interview will be arranged
for all qualified applicants on 3 May 2003. For further information, please
inquire by telephone: 02-2363-6143 ext.242; fax: 02-2363-4793 (Linda Lo); mail;
or email: t22001@cc.ntnu.edu.tw.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. Natural
language researcher. Deadline: 31 March 2003. Reference#: 103699. This
is a dual level position. Level will be commensurate with education and experience.
At the minimum, a BS degree in computer science, linguistics, or related discipline,
with seven or more years of related experience is required. A higher level of
education and experience is desired. Must have a strong computational background,
experience building natural language systems and conducting research in this
field; familiarity with approaches to one or more of the following preferred:
information retrieval, information extraction, text mining, discourse modeling
and command and control applications. Should be conversant in both symbolic
and statistical approaches to natural language processing (NLP). Must have a
strong publication record. Looking for a researcher to take a lead contribution
role in the development of novel human-computer interface techniques for pervasive
computing environments and decision-support tools. Conceive new and extend existing
natural language algorithms, processes, or systems to assist in the analysis
of textual information, including documents, news feeds, textual data and meta-data.
Apply scientific, technical and software engineering skills in designing, conducting,
leading, and publishing research studies and in developing and contributing
to the development of new inventions. Generate future research directions and
contribute to tactical and strategic planning. Represent the laboratory while
interacting with clients. Must be able to obtain a future security clearance.
To apply and to review a FULL description please visit: http://jobs.pnl.gov/jobs.asp?req=103699.
Portland, OR. Elementary school teachers (French Immersion)
for bilingual private elementary and middle school in Portland, OR (4 openings).
Teach students pursuant to French curriculum; all subjects taught in French
except English language arts, social studies, and science. Teach French language
and culture. Prepare lessons, correct student work assignments and meet with
parents, teachers or individual students. Position requires Bachelor's Degree
(U.S. or foreign equivalent) in education or elementary education. Degree equivalence
may be demonstrated by three years of specialized training or work experience
for each year of college-level training the applicant lacks. Must possess teacher's
license, issued either by State of Oregon, Government of France, Government
of Belgium, or a provincial government of Canada. Must speak French at native-level
fluency. Hours: 40 hrs/wk; 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Must have proof of legal authority
to work in U.S. Send resume to Attn: Dr. John Larner/AD01, French American International
School, 8500 NW Johnson St., Portland, OR 97229.
Portland, OR. Elementary school teacher (French Immersion)
for bilingual private elementary and middle school in Portland, OR. Teach students
pursuant to French curriculum; all subjects taught in French except English
language arts, social studies ,and science. Teach French language and culture.
Prepare lessons; correct student work assignments; and meet with parents, teachers
or individual students. Provide professional training to other teachers in area
of teaching mathematics through French. In charge of duties maintaining an exchange
program with school in France. Position requires Masters Degree (U.S. or foreign
equivalent) in mathematics. Degree equivalence may be demonstrated by three
years of specialized training or work experience for each year of college-level
training the applicant lacks. Must possess teacher's license, issued either
by State of Oregon, Government of France, Government of Belgium, or a provincial
government of Canada. Must speak French at native-level fluency. Hours: 40 hrs/wk;
8:00 am-4:00 pm. Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S. Send resume
to Attn: Dr. John Larner/AD02, French American International School, 8500 NW
Johnson St., Portland, OR 97229.
Stony Brook University. The Department of Linguistics invites
applications for a visiting assistant professor for 2003-2004 whose research
and teaching interests are in the area of morphology. Teaching
duties will include a graduate course in morphology as well general linguistics
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preferred candidates will have a PhD
and a strong record of teaching and research. Please send curriculum vitae and
three letters of recommendation to: Robert Hoberman, Chair, Search Committee,
Dept. Linguistics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4376. Applications
must be received by 15 March 2003. Applications from women, people of color,
disabled individuals, special disabled veterans or Vietnam era veterans are
especially welcome. If you require a disability related accommodation please
contact Robert Hoberman. AA/EEOE
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