LINGUIST List 8.1599

Fri Nov 7 1997

Jobs: English/Editing Assistant, General Ling, EFL

Editor for this issue: Anita Huang <anitalinguistlist.org>

Directory

  • Corinne B. Moore, Controlled English/Editing Assistant
  • Robert W. Murray, Morphology, Semantics, and Grammaticalization
  • Huang, Shih-Jen, Positions in EFL

    Message 1: Controlled English/Editing Assistant

     Date: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 15:34:43 -0500
    From: Corinne B. Moore <moorec3diebold.com>
    Subject: Controlled English/Editing Assistant


    Controlled English/Editing Assistant

    Diebold, Incorporated is a leader in the development and sale of ATMs, financial transaction equipment and security technology to markets worldwide. We are currently soliciting applications for the position of Controlled English/Editing Assistant. This is a full-time position at the Diebold Corporate Headquarters and R&D facility in North Canton Ohio.

    Duties: -Assist head lexicographer in defining Controlled English vocabulary used in technical documentation. -Assist in maintaining lexical database. -Editing of technical documentation.

    Applicable skills and experience: -lexical analysis -substantial experience with a foreign language -syntactic analysis -glossary development -database maintenance -linguistics coursework in core theoretical fields such as syntax, semantics, phonology -advanced coursework in language-related field -advanced writing -lexicography or lexically-oriented linguistics -technical writing -editing -advanced writing -excellent verbal and written communication skills -flexible -comfortable working in a team environment

    Resumes may be sent to the address below. Fax submissions are also welcome.

    Diebold, Incorporated Attn: R. Tuel 5995 Mayfair Rd. North Canton, OH 44720

    fax: (330)490-4549

    Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

    Message 2: Morphology, Semantics, and Grammaticalization

     Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 18:24:12 -0700 (MST)
    From: Robert W. Murray <rwmurrayacs.ucalgary.ca>
    Subject: Morphology, Semantics, and Grammaticalization


    Tenure-Track Position in Linguistics

    The Department of Linguistics at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Primary research interests should be in one or more of the following areas: morphology, semantics, and grammaticalization. An additional research emphasis in one of the following areas would be an asset: languages of the Americas, in particular Spanish and/or aboriginal languages of North America; sociolinguistics; neurolinguistics or psycholinguistics. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Linguistics. The position will commence on July 1, 1998, and candidates should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics by this date. Please submit a CV, a statement of research interests, sample publications, evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching, and arrange to have three confidential letters of reference forwarded to:

    Dr. Robert W. Murray, Head The Department of Linguistics 2500 University Dr. NW The University of Calgary Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 The deadline is February 15, 1998. The University of Calgary is committed to employment equity. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

    - ------------------------------------- Dr. Robert W. Murray, Head, Linguistics The University of Calgary Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 (403) 220 6986 or 5469 Fax: (403) 282-3880

    Message 3: Positions in EFL

     Date: Fri, 07 Nov 1997 20:03:23 +0800
    From: Huang, Shih-Jen <ufpadatams6.hinet.net>
    Subject: Positions in EFL


    DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOO-YIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TAIWAN

    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

    1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (for both Chinese and native speakers of English)

    Qualifications: 1) The applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics, TESOL, instructional technology or speech communication. 2) The applicant's B.A. and M.A. must be in related fields.

    Duties: 1) 10 credit hours/week (Ph.D.)---minimum. 2) Rendering service at the departmental level. 3) Commitment to teaching and research. 4) Advising Students

    Salaries: 1) Assistant professor--NT$ 62,180 (2,200 US dollars)/month - minimum (extra payment for extra credit hours) 2) Year-end bonus (*1.5 month). 3) Health insurance coverage.

    2. LECTURER (for native speakers of English only)

    Qualifications: M.A. in TESOL or applied linguistics. The applicant's B.A. must be in related fields.

    Duties:1) 12 credit hours/week (M.A.)---minimum. 2) Rendering service at the departmental level. 3) Commitment to teaching and research. 4) Advising students.

    Salaries: 1) Lecturer--NT$ 50,710 (1,811 US dollars)/month. (extra payment for extra credit hours) 2) Year-end bonus (*1.5 month). 3) Health insurance coverage.

    3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

    Applications consist of the following materials:

    1) formal letter of application (English preferred), indicating position desired and main qualifications for that position, addressed to

    Department of Foreign Languages Foo-Yin Institute of Technology 151 Chin-hsueh Road, Ta-laio Village Kaohsiung County 831 TAIWAN

    Tel: (7)781-1151ext.325 Fax: (7)782-6146 E-mail: ufpadatams6.hinet.net Country code: 886

    2) resume (English or Chinese) 3) 3 letters of recommendation (English or Chinese) 4) undergraduate and graduate transcripts

    The reviewing process will begin from early December, 1997. The teaching positions will be open till they are all filled. For further information, please feel free to contact the department by fax or by e-mail. http:\\www.fy.edu.tw\