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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.
American University of Beirut. Applicants are sought in the following fields: (1) English literature--medieval literature, renaissance with expertise in 17th-century literature, American literature; (2) English language--first and second language acquisition, computer-assisted language learning, sociolinguistics; (3) communication skills--rhetoric and composition, creative writing. PhD degree, teaching and research experience required. Positions are at the assistant professor level but higher ranks may be considered depending on qualifications. Appointments are generally for an initial period of three years. Teaching assignments may be partly in the Civilization Sequence Program. Visiting positions at all levels may be considered for all vacancies. Sabbatical visitors are welcome in all fields. Send letter of application and arrange for three letters of reference addressed to: Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, c/o New York Office, 850 3rd Ave. 18th fl, New York, NY 10022-6297 or Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. Electronic submission may be sent to: as_dean@aub.edu.lb. Deadline for receipt of all materials is 15 January 2002. The American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.
Boston University. The university anticipates a tenure-track position in linguistics, beginning September 2002, for an assistant or associate professor with a specialization in phonology and the ability to teach courses in phonetics, phonology, morphology, and semantics. Applicants should have a strong background in linguistic theory, a broad range of interests, demonstrated teaching ability, and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. PhD in hand required. Send complete dossier--including letter of application, cv, three letters of reference, and sample publications (as well as documentation of teaching ability, if available)--by mail, to arrive no later than 21 November 2001, to: Prof. Carol Neidle, Chair, Linguistics Search Committee, Boston University, Dept. Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, 718 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT SEND any application materials electronically. However, advance copies of letters of reference may be sent via e-mail (text, Word, or pdf) or fax, with hard copies to follow. Further information about this position is available from http://www.bu.edu/linguistics/UG/jobs.html. AA/EOE.
University of British Columbia. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in phonology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2002. The successful candidate should have a primary specialization in current phonological theory. A secondary research interest in phonetics, linguistic fieldwork or cognitive science would be an asset. Candidates should hold a PhD in linguistics, have a demonstrated potential for and a strong commitment to research, as well as have the ability to teach a variety of courses in linguistics at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, representative samples of published or unpublished work, teaching evaluations (if available) and any additional supporting documents to the address below before 15 November 2001. In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent under separate cover to: Dr. Douglas Pulleyblank, Chair, Search Committee,,Dept. Linguistics, E270-1866 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1; Douglas.Pulleyblank@UBC.ca. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian Citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Applications must identify citizenship and/or immigration status.
University at Buffalo. The Department of Linguistics anticipates filling a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, which would begin 1 September 2002. We are looking for a specialist in the study of language processing, especially sentence or discourse processing, and computational linguistics. We are interested in someone who investigates language processing empirically and models it computationally. The department has a strong cognitive-science focus, with broad theoretical diversity. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to cognitive science at UB. S/he will be expected to teach introductory and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Publications and teaching experience are highly desirable. Review of applications will begin 1 December 2001; applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applicants should send CV, letter of application, names of three references, and samples of their work to: Language Processing Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, 609 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo NY 14260-1030. PhD must be completed by 1 September 2002. The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer/recruiter.
University at Buffalo. The Department of Linguistics anticipates filling a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, which would begin 1 September 2002. We are looking for a specialist in discourse, semantics and their interface with morphosyntax. Candidates must have a strong record in and commitment to field work which would include sociocultural aspects of the language(s) studied. The department has a strong cognitive-science focus, with broad theoretical diversity. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to cognitive science at UB. S/he will be expected to teach introductory and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Publications and teaching experience are highly desirable. Review of applications will begin 1 December 2001; applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applicants should send CV, letter of application, names of three references, and samples of their work to: Discourse/Semantics Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, 609 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo NY 14260-1030. PhD must be completed by 1 September 2002. The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer/recruiter.
University at Buffalo. The Department of Linguistics seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level; the position will begin 1 September 2002. We are looking for a specialist in Chinese linguistics to head the Chinese language program at UB. The successful candidate will have native or near-native competence in Mandarin Chinese, will have experience teaching Mandarin to nonnative speakers, will have a PhD in linguistics or Chinese linguistics, and should have an established research program and publications. The exact research specialization within (Chinese) linguistics is open. The primary teaching responsibilities associated with the position are advanced courses in Mandarin Chinese and courses in Chinese and general linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Review of applications will begin 1 December 2001; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send CV, letter of application, names of three references, and samples of their work to: Chinese Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, 609 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo NY 14260-1030. PhD must be completed by 1 September 2002. The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer/recruiter.
University of California, Los Angeles. Contingent on budgetary approval the Linguistics Department has been authorized to conduct an open-rank search for a specialist in phonology, to fill a possible faculty opening starting 1 July 2002. Applicants should have strong qualifications in teaching and research. Applicants should submit an application letter, CV, and sample research papers; and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. Applications should be addressed to: Phonology Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, UCLA, Box 951543, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1543. We can accept applications electronically, but only in pdf or plain text format. Such applications should be sent to: bhayes@humnet.ucla.edu. The application deadline is 20 November 2001. We expect to interview candidates at the LSA meeting 3-6 January 2002 in San Francisco. UCLA is an equal opportunity employer.
University of California, San Diego. The Department of Linguistics invites applications from qualified linguists to direct the Linguistics Language Program (LLP), with otherwise reduced teaching responsibilities, effective 1 July 2002. Prospective candidates should currently hold the rank of associate or full professor and should demonstrate relevant language teaching and administrative experience. Although a secondary area of specialization in second language acquisition is highly desirable, candidates with proven records in other areas of linguistic research will also be considered. The LLP currently offers undergraduate instruction in ASL, French, German, Italian, and Spanish; knowledge of one or more of these languages and of current technical applications is desirable. A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and two (2) representative publications should be sent to: University of California, San Diego, LLP Director Search Committee--(LSA), Dept. Linguistics, 9500 Gilman Dr., MC 0108, La Jolla, CA 92093-0108. Candidates should arrange for three (3) referees to send letters of reference under separate cover to the same address, and should include their names and addresses (including email addresses and fax numbers) with the application. For fullest consideration, all application materials, including letters, should be received no later than 14 December 2001. Salary is based on published University of California pay scales. Further information about the department and the Linguistics Language Program may be found at: http://ling.ucsd.edu. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to: facrec@ling.ucsd.edu. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Applicants are invited to preview campus diversity resources and programs at http://diversity.ucsd.edu.
University of California-San Diego. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the linguistics of heritage languages. The term 'heritage language' denotes a language other than English that is associated with an individual's ethnic or cultural background, and a 'heritage speaker' is someone who speaks or merely understands a language (other than English) that was spoken at home. This position is part of a new interdisciplinary initiative (California Cultures in Comparative Perspectives) sponsored the Social Sciences and Humanities and addressing ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity in California. This position recognizes heritage language studies as an emerging new field that intersects with theory of language learning, sociology, ethnic studies, and cultural anthropology, and provides a natural meeting point for all these disciplines. The successful applicant should be a qualified linguist with a strong background in linguistic theory and a research program concentrating on issues of language loss, attrition, acquisition, maintenance/preservation of heritage languages, or variation among heritage language speakers/populations in California. Possible languages include but are not limited to: Arabic, Cambodian, Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Native American languages of California, Pashto, Persian, Slavic languages, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese. The successful applicant would be expected to develop and help direct a program in the teaching and study of heritage languages and their respective populations. The candidates should have the PhD in linguistics at the time of appointment. If you would like to be interviewed at the meeting of the Linguistic Society of America in San Francisco, send CV, statement of research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references by 17 December 2001 to the address below. Otherwise, the deadline for applications is 12 January 2002. CC Recruitment Committee, Dept. Linguistics (0108), University of California-San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0108. Salaries are in strict accordance with UC pay scales. If a non-citizen, state immigration status. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Applicants are invited to preview campus diversity resources and programs at the campus website for Diversity: http://diversity.ucsd.edu/. To assist applicants who may have concerns regarding employment opportunities for spouses/partners, please consider the UCSD website for the Academic Job Opportunities Bulletin, the Staff Employment Opportunity Bulletin, or our links to employment opportunities at other education and research institutions in San Diego.
University of California, Santa Barbara. The Linguistics Department seeks to hire a specialist in social and/or cultural approaches to language. The appointment will be tenure-track at the assistant professor level, effective 1 July 2002. Candidates should have an active research program in their area of specialization. Experience in social/cultural research incorporating linguistic analysis of naturally occurring language use is essential. We are especially interested in candidates whose research shows theoretical implications for one or more related disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, or cognitive science, as well as linguistics, and who can interact with colleagues and students in interdisciplinary programs at UCSB such as Language, Interaction, and Social Organization (LISO) and Cognitive Science. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and will be expected to teach a range of courses at graduate and undergraduate levels, including courses in linguistic anthropology and sociolinguistics. PhD normally required by the time of appointment. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, 1-2 samples of published work, and full contact information for three academic references to: Search Committee, Linguistics Dept., UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. Inquiries may be addressed to the above address or via email to: lingsearch@linguistics.ucsb.edu. Completed applications should be received by 15 November 2001 for primary consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings of the American Anthropological Association and the Linguistic Society of America, although attendance is not required for consideration. Our department has a genuine commitment to diversity; members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. UCSB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
University of California-Santa Barbara. Beginning fall 2002: Tenure-track position in Hispanic linguistics, assistant professor level, PhD required. Main area of expertise: phonology and the syntax-phonology interface. In addition, we are looking for candidates with a strong interest in bilingualism and in language acquisition from a social, theoretical, and cognitive perspective. Fluency in Spanish required and in Portuguese advisable. Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching and in research are required. Salary commensurate with credentials. Deadline for receipt of applications is 15 November 2001. Send cover letter summarizing qualifications, CV, three letters of recommendation, and full dossier, including writing sample, to: Victor Fuentes, Chair, Dept. Spanish and Portuguese, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. UCSB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
University of California-Santa Cruz. Visiting assistant professor in linguistics. The Department of Linguistics announces the opening of a one-year visiting position in semantics for 2002-03 (subject to administrative approval of funding). Depending on curricular needs and administrative approval, there is a possibility that the position might be renewed for a second year. Applicants should have a PhD in linguistics in hand by September 2002 and a research and teaching specialization in formal semantics. A secondary specialization in syntax will be viewed favorably. The incumbent will be expected to contribute breadth to our undergraduate curriculum and will also contribute to the graduate curriculum. Applicants should provide evidence of excellence in teaching. The department has PhD and MA programs in theoretical linguistics focused on syntax, semantics, and phonology and undergraduate majors in linguistics and language studies. The teaching load for this position will be four courses divided among three quarters on a (mid) September through June calendar. Further information about the program and the research interests of its faculty is available on the internet at: http://ling.ucsc.edu. Salary: $46,100-$51,400, commensurate with qualifications and experience. By 15 February 2002, pplicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of not more than three research papers, evidence of teaching experience, and names and contact information for three recommenders to: Search Committee Chair, Dept. Linguistics, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064.
University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Applications are invited for a lectureship in the Department of Linguistics. The minimum qualification on appointment is a PhD and a strong research record or strong potential in research publication. Candidtes should have an ability to teach syntactic theory at advanced undergraduate level and beyond and to supervise theses as well as an ability to teach effectively at the introductory level. Additional expertise in other areas of linguistics will also be welcome. The department offers courses in the core areas of linguistics for the three-year BA and BSc degrees. Postgraduate teaching includes courses for the BA (Hons) degree by coursework and the MA and PhD degrees by thesis. Further information on the department is available at: http://ww.ling.canterbury.ac.nz. For academic enquires, contact: Head of Dept., Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy, at: a.c-mcc@ling.canterbury.ac.nz. For application enquiries contact: hr@regy.canterbury.ac.nz. Applications quoting Vacancy No LG216 must be mailed to: Human Resources, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand, by 23 November 2001. The University has a policy of equality of opportunity in employment.
Central Michigan University. English linguistics. Non-tenure-track position as instructor or assistant professor of English beginning fall 2002. Initial two-year contract, renewable. ABD or PhD in applied linguistics, English linguistics, or related discipline required. Ability to teach lower level classes in language and linguistics, including a sociolinguistically-oriented language awareness survey course, and composition courses required. Evidence of effective teaching required. Publication and/or demonstrated ability to teach preservice teacher candidates desired. Send current curriculum vita, letter of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and materials documenting teaching effectiveness by 12 November 2001 to: Dr. Stephen Holder, Chair, Dept. English Language and Literature, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859. Recently classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral/research-intensive university, CMU is a growing student-focused uni versity with opportunities for leadership and involvement for its entire team. CMU, an AA/EO institution, is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its community (see: http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo html).
Cornell University. The Department of Linguistics welcomes Mellon Postdoctural Fellowship applications from candidates in any area of linguistics. PhD must have been received after September 1996, or by 30 June 2002 (such applicants must include a letter of confirmation). Stipend: $34,000. Fellowships are limited to US or Canadian citizens, or those with permanent US residency cards. For more information and application, contact either the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships Program (humctr-mailbox@cornell.edu) or the Dept. of Linguistics (lingdept@cornell.edu) at Cornell. All application materials (including letters of recommendation) must be postmarked on or before 3 January 2002. No faxed applications. Awards will be announced in February, 2002. Send all materials to: Program Administrator, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships, Cornell University, Society for the Humanities, A. D. White House, 27 East Ave., Ithaca, NY 14853-1101.
University of Delaware. The Department of Linguistics and the Program in Cognitive Science invite applications for two positions in linguistics. Both positions are tenure-track: One is open rank and may be tenured; the other is at the rank of assistant professor. The department is the academic home for the interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science. Members are expected to have an interest in linguistics viewed as a branch of cognitive science. An MA and PhD in linguistics (40 students), undergraduate minors in cognitive science and linguistics, and undergraduate service courses in cognitive science and linguistics are offered. Successful candidates are expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses and to take an active role in mentoring graduate students. Position 02F021 is in psycholinguistics/neurolinguistics/cognitive neuroscience. The ideal candidate for this position has a record of applying experimental methods to issues in theoretical linguistics. Position 02F022 is in formal syntax or phonology. In addition to theoretical interests, research on a non-Indo European language is desirable. Requirements: PhD at time of assumption of duties. A well-articulated research program and publications appropriate for the rank applied for is expected. Applicants for appointment at the rank of professor should have a distinguished international reputation in research and teaching. Salary and startup will be competitive and commensurate with rank. For further information about the department, see the departmental website: http://www.ling.udel.edu/ling/index.html, or contact Peter Cole (pcole@udel.edu), the chair of the search committee. Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of publications, and at least three letters of reference to: Search Committee in Linguistics, Dept. Linguistics, 46 E. Delaware Ave., Newark, DE 19716, USA. Evaluation of applications will begin 1 November 2001 and fullest consideration will be given to applications received by that date. The curriculum vitae and letters of reference will be shared with departmental faculty. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority group members and women.
East Carolina University. Tenure-track assistant professor in Spanish beginning 19 August 2002. Specialist in any area of linguistics. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to teaching, research, and professional service. Computer expertise desirable. PhD preferred; ABD considered. Native or near-native Spanish. Send letter of application, CV, and arrange for 3 current letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair, Linguistics Search Committee, Dept. Foreign Languages and Literatures, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. An equal opportunity/affirmative action university. Accommodates individuals with disabilities. Applicants must comply with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Official transcript required upon employment. Screening begins 5 November 2001. Position to remain open until filled.
George Mason University. Assistant professor of English linguistics. Tenure-track position beginning August 2002. PhD in linguistics required. The Linguistics Program solicits applications for a theoretical linguist with a primary specialty in second language acquisition/applied linguistics. A secondary specialty in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, or some other linguistic subfield is desired. Applicants are expected to participate in and develop the program's strong TESL track and should demonstrate an ability to relate theory to practice. Send vita, representative work, recommendations, and a statement of research interests to: Steven Weinberger, Linguistics Search, English Department 3E4, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. All materials must reach us by 23 November 2001. AA/EO employer.
Georgetown University. The Department of Linguistics is pleased to announce a tenure-track position in applied linguistics at the assistant professor level. Applicants must demonstrate a strong research and publication record in second language acquisition. A PhD in linguistics or a related area is required. We are particularly interested in someone who has strong interests in innovative applications of linguistic theory and SLA research to L2 classroom acquisition and practices. The successful applicant will join five applied linguists in the Linguistics Department, who have established research and teaching connections to applied linguists in a number of other departments. Please send letter of application, CV, representative publications, and names of three references to: Applied Linguistics Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057-1051. Deadline for full consideration is 3 December 2001. Georgetown is an AA/EO employer.
Georgetown University. The Department of Linguistics seeks to hire a computational linguist at the assistant professor level, with a specialty in Natural Language Processing. Subspecialty is open, and we invite applicants with research interests in one or more of the following: syntactic, semantic, phonological, or discourse modeling, information retrieval, machine translation, text generation and summarization, spoken language understanding and synthesis, CALL, and corpus linguistics. The Program in Computational Linguistics at Georgetown is situated within a large and diverse department. We seek a candidate who is able to teach students with a broad range of interests and whose research program provides points of articulation with other areas of linguistic study. The successful candidate will provide leadership for a professional Master's Degree program with a strong record of placing graduates in industry and government, mentor a small group of PhD students, assist in expanding ties with Georgetown's Computer Science Department, and maintain and develop relations with academic, corporate and government researchers in the Washington, DC area. Ph.D required; salary commensurate with experience. Please send letter of application, CV, representative publications, and three letters of reference to: Computational Linguistics Search Committee Dept. Linguistics, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057-1051. Deadline for full consideration is 3 December 2001. Georgetown is an AA/EO employer.
Harvard University. Institute for English Language Programs (IEL) Preceptorship. Four full-time positions, beginning in September 2002. Appointments are for three years with the possibility of renewals for an additional three years. All applicants should be prepared to teach English as a second language to adult students at all levels of proficiency, from beginning to high advanced levels in daytime and evening classes. One or more of the positions are for instructors with specializations in English for business and the professions. Duties include both academic year and summer term teaching. PhD preferred but not required. Salary: $38,000 - $43,000. Send cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, student evaluations, and three references by 30 November 2001, to: Dr. Lilith M. Haynes, 51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-3722 USA; (617) 495-9176 (fax); haynes@hudce.harvard.edu. No phone calls or walk-ins. For general information about the program visit: http://www.iel.harvard.edu.
University of Hawaii-Manoa. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor of linguistics level (position no. 83119), to begin 1 August 2002, pending availability of position and funding. The Linguistics Department has a long-standing commitment to the study of Pacific and Asian languages, creoles and pidgins, typological and functional approaches to linguistics, and language acquisition. Typical teaching arrangements are two courses, either graduate or undergraduate, per semester, with time for research. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in linguistics or a related area (applicants presently pursuing a PhD must offer evidence that the all degree requirements will have been completed before date of hire). Applicants will be expected to have produced high quality research on the development of language and be able to teach (1) undergraduate courses covering the basics of language acquisition both for students with a considerable background in linguistics and for undergraduates with no linguistics background; (2) graduate courses on selected topics in the field. Desirable Qualifications: Focus on early development of language, including morphosyntax and phonology; interest in ethnographic and longitudinal methods; ability to use and teach the CHILDES system and associated analysis programs; ability to teach introductory neurolinguistics; interest in collaborating on obtaining research grants with faculty in linguistics and/or psychology and in creating opportunities for research by undergraduates. We are especially interested in applicants who are willing and able to collaborate with existing cross-disciplinary programs in developmental psychology and cognitive science. Minimum Salary: Assistant Professor: $42,000; Associate Professor: $51,000 (currently under negotiation). To Apply: Send letter of application, copies of key publications, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Dept. Personnel Committee, Dept. Linguistics, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. Closing Date: We will begin to evaluate applications and supporting materials by 15 December 2001. Decisionmaking will begin shortly thereafter. Inquiries: Same address as applications. We regret that we cannot accept applications by fax. E-mailed applications must be followed by hard copy postmarked (priority mail) by 15 December 2001. (E-mail address: linguist@hawaii.edu). Please note that we cannot ensure that all e-mail or fax communications in regard to this position will be answered. The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
University of Hawaii-Manoa. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level (position no. 83467), to begin 1 August 2002, pending availability of position and funding. The Linguistics Department has a long-standing commitment to the study of Pacific and Asian languages, creoles and pidgins, typological and functional approaches to linguistics, and language acquisition. Typical teaching arrangements are two courses, either graduate or undergraduate, per semester, with time for research. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in linguistics or a related area (applicants presently pursuing a PhD must offer evidence that all degree requirements will have been completed before date of hire). The successful applicant will be expected to have produced high quality research on (1) computational linguistics or (2) language change, with a focus on grammaticalization, morphology and/or related areas. Desirable Qualifications: keen interest in and a serious commitment to research on one or more languages of the Pacific and/or Asia. We are also especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching allow them to interact with colleagues and students in other departments of the university and to teach courses that will be of interest to a broad range of students, including those from other departments. Minimum Salary: Assistant Professor: $42,000; Associate Professor: $51,000 (currently under negotiation). To Apply: Send letter of application, copies of key publications, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Dept. Personnel Committee, Dept. Linguistics, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. Closing Date: We will begin to evaluate applications and supporting materials by 15 December 2001. Decisionmaking will begin shortly thereafter. Inquiries: Same address as applications. We regret that we cannot accept applications by fax. E-mailed applications must be followed by hard copy postmarked (priority mail) by 15 December 2001. (E-mail address: linguist@hawaii.edu). Please note that we cannot ensure that all e-mail or fax communications in regard to this position will be answered. The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Illinois State University. Given our Ph.D. in English Studies, we seek candidates prepared to work in a department that stresses the relationships among literatures, languages, and rhetorics, as well as both undergraduate and graduate teaching. A tenure-track assistant professor position is anticipated in linguistics with a specialization in the structure of English, including ESL grammar. Requirements to be met by appointment date: )1) terminal degree, (2) dissertation and/or publications in the field, and (3) demonstrated commitment to publishing and teaching. Position start date is 16 August 2002. The successful applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States by 16 August 2002. To assure full consideration, please send letter, vita, and complete dossier by 16 November 2001 to: Ron Fortune, Chair, Dept. English, Campus Box 4240, Normal, IL 61790-4240. Applications acknowledged. Illinois State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university encouraging diversity.
Indiana University. Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science and Linguistics: computational linguistics tenure-track position to begin fall 2002. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in linguistics or computer science and be familiar with practical Natural Language Processing applications; some industry experience is desirable. Candidates with interdisciplinary interests are especially encouraged to apply. Familiarity with both statistical and formal methods is essential. Possible specializations include: machine translation; speech recognition and synthesis; computational syntax and/or semantics; automated understanding, acquisition, and extraction of knowledge from natural language; dialog processing; natural language interfaces; text generation and analysis; neural and cognitive modeling. Will be expected to further develop the recently established computational linguistics MA track within the Linguistics Department, to teach its courses on a regular basis, and to serve as a core faculty member of the Program in Cognitive Science. For more information, see http://www.indiana.edu/~lingdept/ and http://www.psych.indiana.edu/. Send application materials, including information about research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and sample publications to: Faculty Search Committee, c/o Ann Baker, Linguistics Dept., Memorial Hall 322, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-7005, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the same address. The committee will begin reviewing applications no later than 7 January 2002 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact: Prof. Robert Port, 812-855-9217; port@indiana.edu. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Indiana University encourages applications from women and minorities.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The Institute of Cognitive Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment for the fall of 2002. The appointment will be made at the associate professor or senior assistant professor level. The Institute of Cognitive Science is a graduate unit offering a PhD program in cognitive science. Focus areas of the program are in cognitive processes, comparative cognition, cognitive development, computational models of mind, cognitive neuroscience, and linguistic/psycholinguistic processes. Applicants should hold a PhD in cognitive science, psychology, or a related discipline and must exhibit evidence of a productive research program. Please send a cv, selected reprints, and at least three letters of reference to: Subrata Dasgupta, Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, PO Drawer 43772, Lafayette, LA 70504-3772. Formal review of applications will commence 1 December 2001, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
University of Maryland-College Park. An academic leader of the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The newly formed school brings together four previously independent language departments and offers formal courses in the following areas: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Quechua, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Yiddish. In addition, the director has supervisory responsibility over FOLA (program in less commonly taught languages), Language Media Services, the Language House, and the Business, Culture, and Languages Program. The director of the school reports directly to the Dean of Arts and Humanities and is assisted by Associate Directors for Academic and Administrative Affairs. The director of the school is a 12-month, tenured faculty position. The individual who fills the position will also serve as chief administrative officer of the school; will promote superior research, teaching, and service, recommend faculty appointments and promotions to the dean, approve nontenure appointments, encourage and facilitate programs and interdepartmental activities, and ensure cohesive and accessible advising to all students; and provide leadership both for broad operation and daily administration and implement shared governance to the fullest extent possible. She/he will plan and administer the school's budget, act as liaison with University Advancement for fund raising initiatives, recommend staff reclassifications to Personnel Services, administer all staff and support functions, and ensure Affirmative Action policies and equity within the school and report annually to the School-Wide Assembly on the state of the school, including the school's budget. The successful candidate must share the institutional vision of the new school as a unique enterprise in higher education, where research and teaching are focused on the myriad aspects of languages, literatures, and cultures. The candidate should be a senior scholar with expertise and a PhD in languages and literatures or a related field and must see him/herself as a builder, committed to turning the school into an innovative and nationally recognized educational model for languages, literatures, and cultures. We seek a leader with strong academic orientation, demonstrated leadership skills with a record of outstanding achievement as a senior member of a leadership team, an appreciation for working within and contributing to a highly collaborative and diverse community that values excellence, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an ability to work productively with the public, including donors and alumni. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For best consideration, please send an application by 1 November that includes a letter summarizing qualifications and a current resume or vitae to: Professor Jonathan Wilkenfeld, Search Committee Chair, Director, School of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Dean's Office, College of Arts and Humanities, The University of Maryland, 1102 Francis Scott Key Hall, College Park, Maryland 20742.
University of Michigan. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of computational linguistics/natural language processing (CL/NLP) which we anticipate will become available beginning 1 September 2002. We seek candidates with outstanding research and teaching credentials in CL/NLP, including computational aspects of the subject. Candidates currently working in nonacademic positions are welcome. Specialists in any area of computational linguistics are encouraged to apply, and candidates with a PhD degree in a subject other than linguistics will be considered; but candidates must have expertise and research interests in some core area of linguistics. Please send curriculum vita, 3-5 letters of reference, copies of reprints and preprints, and statements of research and teaching interests no later than 1 December 2001 to: Chair, Linguistics Search Committee, 105 S. State St., 1076 Frieze Bldg., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1285. The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory/affirmative action employer.
University of Michigan. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in syntax/semantics begining fall 2002. We seek outstanding applicants with teaching and research expertise in formal syntax and formal semantics, preferably with an interest in the syntax/semantics interface. Primary specialization may be in either syntax or semantics, and applicants shouldbe able to relate their research to other subdisciplines and to cognate fields such as philosophy and psychology. A letter of application, cv, copies of reprints and preprints, and three letters of recommendation should be sent by 1 December 2001 to: Prof. Lesley Milroy, Chair, Dept. Linguistics, University of Michigan, 1076 Frieze Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285. The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory/affirmative action employer.
University of Michigan. The Division of Testing and Certification in the English Language Institute seeks candidates for the new position of Director of Testing. The Testing Division of the ELI administers about 55,000 tests annually through several international and local English as a foreign language testing programs. The director will supervise Testing Division staff and play a major role in strategic planning to determine the future direction of the division's various testing programs as well as its research profile. The Director of Testing will report to the Director of the ELI. Qualifications: Expertise in test construction and validation, extensive practical experience managing and developing a large-scale testing operation or similar enterprise, strong leadership skills, PhD in a relevant field, expertise in second/foreign language assessment, teaching/international experience desirable. This position is a full-time, full-year appointment, with an initial renewable contract of 3-5 years and salary commensurate with qualifications. Possibility of faculty rank. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Professor Diane Larsen-Freeman, Director, English Language Institute, 3000A North University Building, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1057. Applicants will be considered beginning 15 January 2002 and continuing until the position is filled. For more information about the English Language Institute and the Division of Testing and Certification, please see: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli. The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory affirmative action employer.
University of New Mexico. The Department of Linguistics and the Department of Spanish & Portuguese announce a joint tenure-track position at open rank in Spanish linguistics to begin in August 2002, pending budgetary capability. Minimal Qualifications: PhD in linguistics, Spanish linguistics, or closely related field by August 2002; a program of research in Spanish linguistics; and teaching experience in the area. Desirable Qualifications: Established research and teaching specialization in Spanish sociolinguistics, syntax of discourse analysis, and cognitive functional. Ability to teach general linguistics courses in the areas of specialization. Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and experience advising graduate students. Interest in the Spanish of New Mexico and the Southwest. Ability to forge strong ties between the two departments involved. Deadline for receipt of application is 26 November 2001. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Joan L. Bybee, Chair, Dept. Linguistics, University of New Mexico, Humanities, Room 526, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-1196. This position includes a full benefits package. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Please direct inquiries to Joan L. Bybee: jbybee@unm.edu.
University of New Orleans. English Department, assistant professor, tenure track, $36,000. Theoretical linguistics, emphasis in discourse analysis and language and gender. Specialty we don't need: second language acquisition. PhD and teaching experience required; publications desirable. Position involves regular teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in the field as well as freshman composition. Will interview at Modern Language Association Convention, New Orleans, LA, December 2001. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter and CV by 5 November 2001 to: John Cooke, Chair, Dept. English, Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148. AA/EOE.
New York University. Tenure-track/tenured position, in formal semantics. The Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Science, at New York University will be adding a position in formal semantics, beginning 1 September 2002, pending administrative and budgetary approval. The hiring will be either at the assistant professor (tenure-track) or the associate professor (tenured) level; in the latter case, we are primarily looking for applicants towards the beginning of their tenured career. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of work, by 9 November 2001 to: Semantics Search Committee, Dept, Linguistics, 719 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York University, New York, NY 10003-6860. Queries via email may be addressed to: anna.szabolcsi@nyu.edu. For more information about the department, candidates are invited to visit the department's website at: http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/lingu/. NYU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
North Carolina State University. The Department of English seeks to hire an assistant professor of sociolinguistics to begin 1August 2002. This is a tenure-track position. Candidates with expertise in language and gender will receive special consideration. Teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate level include linguistics courses for majors and nonmajors, as well as courses in area of specialization. The linguistics concentration at NC State is a small but productive program featuring a strong research component, a state-of the-art linguistics lab, and opportunities for participation in field-initiated research with the North Carolina Language and Life Project. The search committee will interview candidates at the LSA convention in January. Submit letter and cv by 30 November 2001 to: Dr. Mary Helen Thuente, Head, Dept. English, Box 8105, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8105. Applicants from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. Individuals with disabilities who seek accommodations during the application process should contact Dr. Thuente.
Northern Illinois University. The Department of Anthropology seeks either a cultural or linguistic anthropologist at the junior level (tenure-track), with the possibility of hiring the linguistic anthropologist at the senior level. PhD in anthropology or related discipline required at the time of appointment. Geographic and topical areas are open, but the preferred candidate must be able to contribute to both the cultural and linguistic missions of the department. Complete applications must be received by 1 December 2001. Send a letter, vitae, and contact information for three references to: Mark Mehrer, Search Committee #1, Dept. Anthropology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. AA/EEO Institution.
University of North Texas. The Linguistics Division of the Department of English is currently seeking a specialist in language acquisition for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Ability to teach courses related to the MA in TESOL program as well as a wide range of undergraduate and graduate linguistics courses is a must. Applicants must also demonstrate a long term commitment to research and publication in the field. The PhD in linguistics or applied linguistics is required. Send a letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference by 1 November 2001 to: Prof. James T. F. Tanner, Chair, Department of English, University of North Texas, PO Box 311307, Denton, TX 76203-1307. UNT is an AA/EO employer that values diversity.
Northwestern University. Seeks to hire a social scientist in the area of Asian American Studies at the rank of assistant professor or tenured associated professor. The Department of Linguistics is one of five social science departments participating in this search. We seek applicants with records of excellent research and teaching to participate in expanding Northwestern's Asian American Studies Program and in further developing its curriculum. For an appointment in the Department of Linguistics, the successful candidate will have a PhD in linguistics (or related field) with expertise in the language(s) of Asian Americans and one or more of the following areas: sociolinguistics, bilingualism, discourse/pragmatics. There is considerable flexibility in course offerings, with opportunities to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong teaching record and interdisciplinary research interests that mesh with those of the current faculty. To receive fullest consideration, applications should arrive by 15 November 2001. Please submit a CV (indicating an email address), statements of research and teaching interests, reprints or other written work, teaching evaluations (if available), and the names of three references. Candidates should also arrange to have the letters of reference sent directly to the search committee. Please send all materials to: Chair, Asian American Studies Search Committee, Office of the Dean, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, 1922 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208-4029. Email inquiries should be directed to: linguistics@northwestern.edu (the department's web site can be found at: http://www.ling.northwestern.edu). Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/Aaffirmative action employer, and applications from minority and women candidates are especially welcome.
Oakland University. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in second language acquisition theory beginning 15 August 2002. The position requires a PhD in linguistics, a strong theoretical background, and a commitment to research and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and interest in another area of linguistics in addition to L2. The appointee will be expected to teach courses in ESL theory and methodology, general education, and the core areas of linguistics as well as participate in the continued development of the Center for American English. Curriculum vitae, samples of work and three letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. Peter J. Binkert, Chair, Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, Rochester, MI 48309-4401. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 15 January 2002. Preliminary interviews with members of the search committee are possible at the LSA meeting in San Francisco, January 3-6, 2002. Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Rice University. The Department of Linguistics is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in linguistics at the level of assistant professor beginning fall 2002. The PhD is required. The department offers degrees at the BA and at the PhD levels. The orientation of the department is strongly functionalist and usage-based. the faculty adopts an integrative approach that is sensitive to language in its many contexts: discourse, social, cognitive, historical, etc. We emphasize language description, typological generalizations, functional explanations, and fieldwork experience. We expect the successful candidate to share the orientation of the department, to have an active research program, and to have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to those who (1) have research experience in fieldwork on (a) non-Indo-European language(s), and (2) are comfortable teaching courses not only in their area(s) of specialization but also in phonology and/or historical linguistics. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Interviews will be held in January 2002 at the LSA meeting in San Francisco. For full consideration, applications including cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and one representative article must be received by 15 November 2001. Reply to: Faculty Search, Dept. Linguistics MS23, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005; ling@ruf.rice.edu; http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ling/. AA/EOE.
San Diego State University. The Department of Linguistics and Oriental Languages invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in computational linguistics at the assistant, associate, or--possibly--full professor level. The new hire will join two computational linguists already in place, in a new program with developed curriculum (see: http://www.rohan.sdsu.edu/~gawron/curric/) and robust interdisciplinary connections. The program features active students of culturally diverse backgrounds. The new hire will be expected to contribute to developing the program further. Required: PhD in linguistics or computer science, record of research or practice in computational linguistics, interest and ability in contributing to growth of a recently established computational linguistics program within a linguistics department. Send applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and sample publications to: Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics and Oriental Languages, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-7727. The department will begin reviewing applications on 1 October 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. SDSU is an affirmative-action/equal opportunity/Title IX employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, or disability.
San Diego State University. The Department of Linguistics & Oriental Languages (http://www-ohan.sdsu.edu/dept/linguist/lol.html) announces a position in applied linguistics at the rank of associate or assistant professor to begin August 2002. Candidates should have a PhD in applied linguistics or linguistics with specialization in one or more applied areas, a record of publications in the field, teaching experience at the college/university level, and research interests to complement those of the existing faculty. We are seeking candidates interested in participating actively in the undergraduate and graduate programs of the department and in working with the linguistically and culturally diverse student population of SDSU. The position requires a strong knowledge of ESL/EFL pedagogy as well specialization in one or more additional applied specializations. Send applications to include cover letter, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and sample publications to: Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics & Oriental Languages, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-7727. The department will begin reviewing applications 1 December 2001 and continue until the position is filled. Contact information: Department telephone (619) 594-5268; fax (619) 594-4877; dpoole@mail.sdsu.edu. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, or disability. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
University of South Carolina. Assistant professor in linguistics with a specialization in second language acquisition, beginning fall 2002. The Linguistics Program and the English Department seek to recruit a tenure-track assistant professor with specializations in second language acquisition and at least one additional area (such as syntax, phonology, and/or first language acquisition). The appointment (in the English Department) will involve teaching undergraduate and graduate linguistics courses, plus thesis and dissertation supervision. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment both to a fundable research program and to excellence in teaching, and will have the PhD at the time of appointment. Applicants should send a letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: SLA Search Committee, Linguistics Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. Further information about our program is available on our website: http://www.cla.sc.edu/LING/index.html. Screening of applicants will begin 1 December 2001, to continue until the position is filled. We anticipate conducting interviews at the January 2002 LSA Meeting. AA/EEO. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
University of Southern California. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship funded through a grant to the university from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The fellowship is for a period of one academic year, beginning 1 September 2002. We are seeking recent PhDs in linguistics with a specialty in formal approaches to adult second language acquisition. In accordance with the fellowship guidelines, all requirements for the PhD must be completed prior to the start of the fellowship period. The salary is $36,000; the recipient will be expected to teach one graduate-level course in each of two semesters and to give a colloquium to the department at some time during the fellowship year. For fullest consideration, candidates should ensure that their application arrives before 15 November 2001. The application should include the candidates CV (indicating an email address), statements of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations (if available), and reprints or other written work. Candidates should arrange to have 2-3 letters of reference sent directly to the search committee by the application deadline; if possible, one of the letters should specifically address the applicant's teaching qualifications. Send all materials to: Mellon Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1693; (213) 740-2986; (213) 740-9306 (fax). Email inquiries should be directed to the search committee at: zubizarr@usc.edu. The web page for the department is: http://www.ling.usc.edu. The University of Southern California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Stony Brook University/SUNY. Nominations and applications are invited for the position of chair of the Department of African Studies. The successful candidate for this tenured position will be a senior academic of substantial scholarly reputation in any discipline within the field of Africana studies--including, but not limited to, the traditional disciplines embraced bythe humanities and the social sciences--and with demonstrated administrative ability. Stony Brook's department is comprised of faculty working in a variety of disciplines, and it maintains strong ties with faculty and programs across the full spectrum of the university's involvements: the humanities, the social and natural sciecnes, social welfare, and medicine. Among other initiatives, the new chair is expected to oversee the development of the department's proposed interdisciplinary MA program. PhD required. Send full dossier (C.V., three letters of recommendation) to: Lorenzo Simpson, Chair of the Search Committee, c/o Janet Vincent, Office of the Provost, Stony Brook University/SUNY, Stony Brook, NY 11794-1401 or by email to: Jvincent@notes.cc.sunmysb.edu. Dossiers received by 3 December 2001 will receive priority, but the search will be kept open until a suitable candidate is selected. The State University of New York at Stony Brook is an EEO/AA employer.
University of Texas-Austin. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a specialist in computational linguistics, at the rank of assistant professor on a tenure track, or, in a compelling case, at the rank of associate professor with tenure, title commensurate to qualifications and expertise. Subspecialization is desirable in one or more of the following areas: computational semantics, corpus linguistics, computational language documentation, or cognitive science. The position begins on 1 September 2002 and is contingent on funding. Duties include (1) teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses; (2) directing thesis and dissertation research; (3) original research and publication; (4) directorship of the Department of Linguistics Computational Linguistics Laboratory. The candidate must demonstrate potential for excellence and productivity in all four areas. PhD in linguistics or computer science by 20 August 2002 is required. Interested persons should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of courses they are prepared to teach, sample published or other written work, and three letters of recommendation to: Computational Linguistics Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-1196. The deadline for receipt of application materials is 1 December 2001.
University of Texas-El Paso. Tenure-track assistant professor of linguistics. Specialization in second language acquisition/pedagogy, including language testing. Strong foundation in functionalist or generative theory. Interest and expertise in Spanish linguistics desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate both a well-defined research agenda and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Dissertation must be filed by 31 May 2002. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. UTEP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Send letter of application, CV, and placement file or three letters of recommendation to: Sandra Beyer, Chair, Dept. Languages and Linguistics, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0531. Materials must be received by 15 November 2001. We will interview at the LSA.
University of Utah. The Department of Linguistics invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning 1 July 2002. PhD in applied linguistics or linguistics with an applied emphasis required by time of appointment. Must be prepared to participate in our L2 teacher education programs and have U.S. public school experience. Prefer research specialization in bilingualism and/or a Native American language/other U.S. minority language. Primary teaching contributions to L2 theory and practice at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Ability to teach introductory linguistics is highly desirable. The Department of Linguistics has strong undergraduate and graduate programs in theoretical and applied linguistics and important programmatic ties to the Department of Languages & Literature and the School of Education. Please see http://www.hum.utah.edu/linguistics for further information about our department. Salary competitive; full benefits. The University of Utah provides excellent opportunities and support for research. Send vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter expressing research interests and qualifications to: Marianna Di Paolo, Chair Dept. Linguistics, 255 S. Central Campus Dr. Rm. 2328, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0492. Deadline for full consideration 3 December 2001, but position will remain open until filled. Selected applicants will be interviewed a the LSA, possibly the MLA, and if position remains unfilled, at the AAAL. The University of Utah is and equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
University of Victoria. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied linguistics at the assistant professor level, starting 1 July 2002. Applicants must have a PhD in linguistics, teaching experience at the university or community college level, and demonstrated research potential; experience in curriculum design would be an asset. The successful candidate will teach courses in applied linguistics, TESL/TEFL methodology, and second language acquisition and pursue a research program in these or cognate fields. The position also carries responsibility for practicum placements for applied linguistics students and for graduate student supervision. The salary will be based on level of experience; the salary floor for an assistant professor in 2001/02 is $45,738.00. Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of representative publications, and the names of three referees should be sent to: Chair, Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, University of Victoria, PO Box 3045, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3P4; linguist@uvic.ca; http://www.uvic.ca/ling/. The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 November 2001. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginal peoples. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Others are encouraged to apply but are not eligible for appointment until a Canadian search is completed and no appointment made. Advertisement is in compliance with University of Victoria Equity Plan.
University of Washington. Assistant professor, Department of Linguistics. A tenure-track appointment is intended in the area of computational linguistics with primary research specialization in natural language processing theory. Duties will include: (1) building a new computational linguistics specialization within the Linguistics Department; (2) teaching undergraduate and research courses in topics such as machine translation, summarization, parsing, information retrieval and lexical semantics; (3) teaching noncomputational courses including introduction to linguistics and advanced courses in syntax or semantics; (4) supervising graduate students; (5) forging ties with local industry involved in natural language processing. Applicants should have the PhD degree by the time the position begins. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent to: Prof. Karen Zagona, Chair, Computational Search Committee, Dept. Linguistics, University of Washington, Box 354340, Seattle, WA 98195-4340. Priority will be given to applications received before 1 December 2001. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The university is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Department of Linguistics anticipates an opening for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in syntactic theory. Secondary areas which are desirable include semantics, the syntax-semantics interface, and historical linguistics. Teaching load is two courses per semester. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and have a commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Appointment to begin 26 August 2002; PhD required by that date. The deadline for completed applications is 22 January 2002, but applicants are encouraged to apply by 14 December 2001 to facilitate scheduling of interviews at the LSA annual meeting in January. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications, and three letters of reference to: Monica Macaulay, Chair, Dept. Linguistics, 1168 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706-1557. The University of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
University of Wisconsin-Madison. The university has created a cluster of three interdisciplinary faculty positions concerned with the traditional expressive culture or folklore of the Upper Midwest's diverse peoples. Positions will be affiliated with the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures (www.wisc.edu/csumc), the Folklore Program (www.folklore.wisc.edu), and allied departments. The aim of the cluster is to foster innovative, sophisticated, and collaborative research, teaching, and outreach. We welcome candidates with diverse theoretical orientations and topical foci. Areas of focus could include but are not limited to: the evolving practices of verbal, musical, customary, and material cultural expressions by several of the region's varied American Indian, African American, Asian American, European American, and Hispanic American peoples; their relationships to respective homelands and diasporas; and the documentation, maintenance, revival, representation, even invention of their "traditions" by activists, artists, educators, entrepreneurs, communities, and states. Successful candidates will use the cluster structure as a catalyst for collaborative research; maintain their own independent research programs; advise students; teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; develop new courses if appropriate; participate in the governance of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures and their respective departments, programs, colleges, and/or the university. Successful candidates will also be experienced in and committed to the presentation of cultural research to the public through such modes as school curricula, festivals, media productions, museum exhibits, technical assistance workshops, and community-oriented archives. Appointments will be made at the level of assistant professor or a higher rank if qualifications warrant. The candidates' tenure homes will be established in one or more departments appropriate to his/her background. Required: PhD in a humanities discipline such as Folklore, Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Geography, Languages and Linguistics, Ethnic Studies, and Ethnomusicology. For a tenured position, a demonstrable record of excellence in research, teaching, and service is required. Applications should include a CV and a statement describing research, teaching, and outreach interests, accomplishments, and direction, as related to the description above. Names and contact information for three references should also be included. Materials should be sent to: James P. Leary and Joseph Salmons, Co-Directors, Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures, Max Kade Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 901 University Bay Dr., Madison, WI 53706. Deadline to insure full consideration is 15 November 2001. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.