LINGUIST List 8.1512

Tue Oct 21 1997

Jobs: Japanese, Postdoc in Japan (phonology)

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

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  • Hajime Hoji, Lecturer in Japanese Language
  • Osamu Fujimura, postdoc in Japan, phonology-phonetics

    Message 1: Lecturer in Japanese Language

     Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 21:20:30 +0900
    From: Hajime Hoji <hojiusc.edu>
    Subject: Lecturer in Japanese Language


    The University of Southern California invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Japanese language beginning the 1998-1999 academic year. The initial appointment, starting the fall semester of 1998, is for up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. The obligations include the active involvement in curriculum development. Preference will be given to applicants with at least an M.A. degree in Linguistics, Language Pedagogy, or related fields. Applicants should be capable of teaching modern Japanese at any level.

    Interested candidates should send a letter of application, CV, a sample teaching video tape demonstrating teaching ability, a statement of teaching/research interest and three letters of recommendation by January 5th to: Search Committee, Japanese Language Program Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures Taper Hall 226A University of Southern California Los Angeles, California 90089-0357

    For more information, please contact Hajime Hoji, Japanese Language Director via e-mail at hojiusc.edu.

    Message 2: postdoc in Japan, phonology-phonetics

     Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 15:53:57 +0900 (JST)
    From: Osamu Fujimura <fujimuraaa2114u.aa.tufs.ac.jp>
    Subject: postdoc in Japan, phonology-phonetics


    There is a postdoc position. Please contact Osamu Fujimura <fujimuraaa.tufs.ac.jp> (on sabbatical leave from The Ohio State University) for further information.

    Eligibility: US citizen or permanent resident, within 10 years of PhD (any field).

    Areas: Phonology-phonetics, C/D model, syllable structure. Much phonetic and morphological data are available on Bantu languages, but expertise/experience on other languages is welcome.

    Sponsor: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (semi-governmental)

    Host: Professor Ryohei Kagaya, Institute fro the Study of Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Nishigahara 4-51-21, Kita-ku, Tokyo [114], Japan. E-mail: kagaya.aa.tufs.ac.jp

    Conditions: Fellowships are awarded for a period of 3-11 months commencing before March 31, 1998. A round-trip air ticket for the Fellow only. A monthly stipend of 270,000 yen. A monthly housing allowance not to exceed 100,000yen. A monthly family allowance of 50,000yen if accompanied by dependents A settling-in allowance of 200,000yen. A research/travel (domestic) allowance of 150,000yen. Accident and sickness insurance coverage for the Fellow only.

    There may be some variation of some of the support conditions depending on the period. Further general information of the fellowship may be obtained from: JSPS Fellows Plaza: Telephone: +81-3-3263 1721 Fax: +81-3-3263 1854

    Osamu Fujimura September 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998 on sabbatical leave from OSU at: Institute for the Study of Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Nishigahara 4-51-21, Kita-ku, Tokyo [114], Japan Telephone (office, direct): 81 (Japan) 3 (Tokyo) 5974 3714 (headquarters): 81 (Japan) 3 (Tokyo) 5974 3667 Fax: 81 (Japan) 3 (Tokyo) 5974 3838 Home address: Asagaya-kita 1-43-7-405, Tokyo [166], Japan Telephone: 81 (Japan) 3 (Tokyo) 3336 5309