LINGUIST List 8.1333

Sun Sep 21 1997

Jobs: U. of Maryland, Western Washington U.

Editor for this issue: Martin Jacobsen <martylinguistlist.org>

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  • Amy Weinberg, Job Announcement
  • Rosina Lippi-Green, Ling/Eng job; amended ad

    Message 1: Job Announcement

     Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 12:36:26 -0400 (EDT)
    From: Amy Weinberg <weinbergumiacs.umd.edu>
    Subject: Job Announcement


    Position Announcement

    The University of Maryland at College Park announces a new position in the Philosophy of Linguistics. The position is tenure track at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin in the Fall semester of 1998. This is a joint appointment bridging the Departments of Linguistics and Philosophy, with the tenure home for the position to be determined. We seek candidates with established records of research excellence who are working on topics at the interface of syntax and semantics. The candidate's work should complement research interests of current faculty in both departments. A record of teaching excellence is also desirable. Ph.D. is required by August, 1998. For best consideration, applications should arrive by November 1, 1997. Applicants should send a complete dossier (letter of application, CV, samples of published work) and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:



    Professor Norbert Hornstein Search Committee University of Maryland at College Park 1401 Marie Mount Hall College Park, MA 20742

    The University of Maryland is a AA/EO Title IX employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

    Message 2: Ling/Eng job; amended ad

     Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 10:24:48 -0700
    From: Rosina Lippi-Green <rlgcc.wwu.edu>
    Subject: Ling/Eng job; amended ad


    This job announcement is amended from the one posted on Wed, 17 Sep 1997

    WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

    Bellingham, Washington

    Department of 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).

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    Initial applications should include a letter of interest and basic dossier (three letters of reference and transcripts). Please include names and contact information for persons supplying references. Please do _not_ include teaching evaluations, writing samples or publications at this time.

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

    !!!!!!!!!!!NOTE NEW AFFILIATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Rosina Lippi-Green

    http://www.umich.edu/~rosina/

    use this url until further notice please

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    rlgcc.wwu.edu

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    Associate Professor English Department Western Washington University 341 Humanities Bellingham, Washington 98225-9005 360/650-3217 (direct line)