LINGUIST List 8.1308

Tue Sep 16 1997

Jobs: Engl,NLP,Hispanic,Phonology,Socioling

Editor for this issue: Elaine Halleck <elainelinguistlist.org>

Directory

  • Rosina Lippi-Green, Ling/English
  • Massimo Poesio, Research positions in generation and anaphora
  • A. Jacqueline Toribio, Hispanic Language & Linguistics
  • E. Wayles Browne, Phonology, Sociolinguistics

    Message 1: Ling/English

     Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 10:24:47 -0700
    From: Rosina Lippi-Green <rlgcc.wwu.edu>
    Subject: Ling/English


    LINGUISTICS, Assistant Professor, tenure-track position beginning in September, 1998. Ph.D. required. The salary is competitive. Applicants should provide evidence of effective teaching and show potential for strong scholarship. We have a strong linguistics component in our English studies and English education programs and are seeking candidates with thorough training in theoretical linguistics with ability to teach the history of English and introductory syntax. Innovative approaches to integrating linguistics into an English studies/education curriculum encouraged. Successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to the department's programs in literature, literacy, education, or composition.

    We seek candidates who will provide cultural and experiential diversity to the department. We will make a special effort to recruit candidates from under-represented groups and will consider creative hiring arrangements, such as shared appointments. We urge people of color, women, Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Send letter application, CV, and dossier to Linguistics Search Committee, Department of English, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9055. Interviews at MLA. Screening begins October 27 and continues until position is filled. WWU is an AA/EEO employer. To request disability accommodations: (360) 650-3306; (360) 650-7606 (TTY).

    For further information, contact Rosina Lippi-Green at rlgcc.wwu.edu

    Message 2: Research positions in generation and anaphora

     Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:28:23 +0100
    From: Massimo Poesio <poesiocogsci.ed.ac.uk>
    Subject: Research positions in generation and anaphora


    RESEARCH POSITIONS IN NATURAL LANGUAGE GENERATION AND ANAPHORA.

    Two positions are available to work on a joint project between the Universities of Edinburgh (HCRC - Human Communication Research Centre) and Brighton (ITRI - Information Technology Research Institute). The aim of the project is to incorporate recent results in corpus analysis and psycholinguistics in theories of discourse structure and its effects on the use of pronouns, definite descriptions and proper names. The resulting theories and algorithms will be applied to two natural language generation systems currently under development at Edinburgh and Brighton.

    Both HCRC and ITRI offer excellent environments for this kind of research; information about current projects and other activities at the two locations can be found at http://www.hcrc.ed.ac.uk/ and http://www.itri.bton.ac.uk/. The participants in the project are an interdisciplinary team of psycholinguists, computational linguists, and discourse analysts.

    We are looking for researchers with proven experience in natural language generation, anaphora and discourse, with a strong interest in psycholinguistics and with good programming skills. Both junior and senior positions are available. The grant includes funds for attendance at relevant workshops and conferences.

    For further information about the project, contact Dr Massimo Poesio or Prof Donia Scott at the addresses below. Formal applications must be made to Massimo Poesio, and must include a CV and one or two relevant publications.

    Deadline for applications is 30th September 1997.

    Massimo Poesio Donia Scott University of Edinburgh University of Brighton HCRC ITRI 2 Buccleuch Place Lewes Road Edinburgh, EH8 9LW, Scotland, UK Brighton BN2 4GJ, UK E-mail: poesiocogsci.ed.ac.uk Email: Donia.Scottitri.bton.ac.uk Phone: +44-131-650-6988 Phone: +44-1273-642-900 Fax: +44-131-650-4587 Fax: +44-1273-606-653 http://www.cogsci.ed.ac.uk/~poesio/ http://www.itri.brighton.ac.uk/ ~Donia.Scott/

    Message 3: Hispanic Language & Linguistics

     Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 10:47:39 -0800
    From: A. Jacqueline Toribio <toribiohumanitas.ucsb.edu>
    Subject: Hispanic Language & Linguistics


    LECTURESHIP IN HISPANIC LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of California, Santa Barbara.

    The position is one of Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (PSOE), which although not a ladder faculty position with research obligations, is a potentially permanent position, equivalent to tenure-track. Responsibilities include (1) coordinating a large language program in Spanish and Portuguese with approximately 100 language classes per year taught by some 40 TAs and temporary lecturers; (2) the training and supervision of instructors; (3) textbook selection, testing, grading, and other aspects of the language program; (4) teaching an appropriate number of courses, including a graduate course in teaching methodology required of all new TAs, and advanced undergraduate language courses such as Spanish for native speakers, advanced Spanish grammar and composition, and courses in Hispanic linguistics.

    Ph.D. in an area of Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, or Teaching Methodology is required by time of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish required; knowledge of or fluency in Portuguese a plus. Familiarity with emerging technology and commitment to multimedia delivery of language instruction highly desirable. Expertise or previous experience in language teaching methodology, language acquisition or other area of linguistics preferred. Appointment effective July 1, 1998. Salary comparable to ladder track position, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    To apply, submit a letter of application and current CV and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Giorgio Perissinotto, Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Phelps Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4150. Application deadline: Monday, December 1, 1997. Telephone: (805)893-2865 or 3162; Fax: (805)893-8341. Visit the campus website at http://www.ucsb.edu and the department website at http://humanitas.ucsb.edu/depts/span_port/departm.html.

    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

    ************************************* Almeida Jacqueline Toribio Assistant Professor of Linguistics Department of Spanish & Portuguese University of California, Santa Barbara 93106

    Message 4: Phonology, Sociolinguistics

     Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 19:11:37 -0400
    From: E. Wayles Browne <ewb2cornell.edu>
    Subject: Phonology, Sociolinguistics


    Assistant Professor of Linguistics (Phonology)

    Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in phonology, to begin July 1, 1998. Though not required, strength in a secondary area, such as phonetics, morphology, or sociolinguistics, will be viewed as an asset. PhD required.

    To assure full consideration, candidates should send a letter of application, CV, representative publications (no more than three) and three letters of recommendation by November 15, 1997 to: Phonology Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, Morrill Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4701. Any inquiries may be addressed to Abby Cohn (acc4cornell.edu) or Draga Zec (dz17cornell.edu).

    Cornell is an AA/EO Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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    Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship

    The Field of Linguistics at Cornell University welcomes candidates in the area of sociolinguistics for a one-year Mellon Postdoctoral teaching-research fellowship, beginning July 1998, stipend $30,000. Postdoctoral fellows teach one course per semester. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree after September 1992. The research interests of the candidate should engage one or more additional core areas of linguistics, such as (but not limited to) language change, pragmatics, anthropological linguistics, language and gender. Candidates should have a proven commitment to research in a particular language or language area.

    Applicants must follow Mellon Award procedures. No faxed submissions accepted. All application materials, including recommendation letters, must be postmarked on or before January 3, 1998 and sent to: Agnes Sirrine, program administrator, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships, Cornell University, A.D. White Center for the Humanities, 27 East Ave., Ithaca, NY 14853-1101. Telephone: (607) 255-9274; E-mail: as63cornell.edu. Awards will be announced in February 1998.