LINGUIST List 8.353

Wed Mar 12 1997

Jobs: Computational, Spanish, Phonology

Editor for this issue: T. Daniel Seely <seelylinguistlist.org>

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  • Erhard Hinrichs, Computational Linguistics
  • A. Jacqueline Toribio, Spanish Language and Linguistics
  • Consuela Miley, Phonology Replacement

    Message 1: Computational Linguistics

     Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 12:37:18 +0100 (MET)
    From: Erhard Hinrichs <ehsfs.nphil.uni-tuebingen.de>
    Subject: Computational Linguistics


    JOB OPENING: RESEARCH POSITION FOR A COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST

    UNIVERSITY OF TUBINGEN DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS DIVISION OF COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS

    We are advertising two research positions in the VERBMOBIL project, which is funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). VERBMOBIL is concerned with the development of a portable speech-to-speech translation system for "face-to-face"-communication.

    The VERBMOBIL subproject at the Department of Computational Linguistics in Tuebingen includes the following two tasks:

    - Finite State Parsing and Chunk Parsing - German-to-English translations of VERBMOBIL spoken-language dialogues, manual and automatic alignment of German/English bilingual corpora and the construction of a tree bank for the English VERBMOBIL corpus.

    There is one research position to be filled for each of the two tasks.

    Candidates for the position in finite state parsing and chunk parsing should have extensive programming experience in C and/or C++, should be thoroughly familiar with the theory and implementation of finite state automata, finite state transducers and robust parsing techniques, and would be expected to contribute to the implementation of a working subsystem of VERBMOBIL in collaboration with other VERBMOBIL sites.

    Candidates for the position in dialogue translation, corpus alignment and tree bank construction should have native or near-native competence in English, have research experience in English syntax, and be familiar with alignment techniques for bilingual corpora. Knowledge of German is highly desirable.

    The second phase of the VERBMOBIL project started in January 1997. Funding is guaranteed until December 1998. Contingent on a successful midterm review, funding is expected to be extended until December 2000. Successful candidates would be expected to take up the positions as soon as possible. The positions are at the rank of "Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter" (salary on the German payscale of BAT IIa; minimum of 65 000 DM per year). Applications should include CV and an outline of research experience and interests. Names and addresses of references would be helpful. Applications should be sent by mail or email to the address below.

    Prof. Erhard W. Hinrichs Seminar fuer Sprachwissenschaft Abt. Computerlinguistik Eberhard-Karls Universitaet Tuebingen Kleine Wilhelmstr. 113 D-72074 Tuebingen Germany

    sekrsfs.nphil.uni-tuebingen.de

    Applications received by April 11th, 1997 will receive full consideration.

    Message 2: Spanish Language and Linguistics

     Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 12:47:15 -0800
    From: A. Jacqueline Toribio <toribiohumanitas.ucsb.edu>
    Subject: Spanish Language and Linguistics


    Coordinator of Lower Language Division Program Department of Spanish & Portuguese; University of California, Santa Barbara

    The DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH & PORTUGUESE at the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA has an open position for a LECTURER WITH POTENTIAL SECURITY OF EMPLOYMENT to coordinate its lower division language program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The position of Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (PSOE), although not a ladder faculty position, is a potentially permanent position, equivalent to tenure-track. Responsibilities will involve (i) running a very large language pgoram in Spanish and Portuguese, involving the coordination fo approximately 100 language classes per year taught by approximately 40 TAs and Temporary Lecturers; (ii) the training and supervision of instructors; (iii) textbook selection, testing, grading, and other aspects of the language pgoram; (iv) teaching a appropriate number of courses, including a graduate course in Teaching Methodology required for all new TAs, and undergraduate courses such as Spanish for native speakers, advanced Spanish grammar and composition, and possibly courses in Hispanic Linguistics.

    Native or near-native fluency in Spanish required; knowledge of or fluency in Portuguese highly desirable. Ph.D in an area of Hispanic Studies or Teaching Methodology is required by time of appointment. Expertise or previus exprience in language teaching metholology, language acquisition or other area of linguistics preferred. Appointment effective July 1, 1997.

    To apply, submit a letter of application, current CV and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Search Committee for Language Coordinator, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Phelps Hall, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106.

    Application deadline March 15, 1997. Telephone (805)893-2865/3161.

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    Message 3: Phonology Replacement

     Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 15:05:36 -0800 (PST)
    From: Consuela Miley <cmileyemail.sjsu.edu>
    Subject: Phonology Replacement


    ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY

    POSITION: Lecturer in Linguistics and Language Development

    RANK: Part-time (One Year Leave Replacement)

    APPOINTMENT DATE: August 25, 1997

    QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or ABD in Linguistics

    Demonstrated ability to teach the following: both articulatory and acoustic phonetics with emphasis on teaching production and perception of the sounds of languages of the world; beginning and advanced phonology, including phonological universals and experimental phonology. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational needs of a multicultural population. Preference given to those engaged in scholarly

    RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach courses in linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate level.Hold regular office hours. Work cooperatively with other faculty and staff.

    SALARY RANGE: $33,876 - $42,636 full-time basis

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a transcript of graduate course work, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations to:

    Dr. Denise Murray, Chair Department of Linguistics and Language Development San Jose State University One Wasington Square San Jose CA 95192-0093



    This position will remain open until filled, but please reply before March 20, 1997.

    San Jose State University is California's oldest public institution of higher learning. It is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay near downtown San Jos, California's second largest city and hub of the Silicon Valley. Many of Northern California's most popular educational, recreational, cultural and natural attractions are close by. A member of the 22-campus California State University, San Jose State enrolls over 26,000 students in programs spanning a wide range of academic disciplines. The student body reflects the multicultural character of the Bay Area, and the University is committed to diversity in its faculty and student body, encouraging multiple cultural and gender perspectives among all members of its community.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/TITLE IX EMPLOYER Position vacancy announcements are available in alternate formats to accommodate disabilities, call (408) 924-4320. SJSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age disability, disabled veterans or Vietnam Era veterans status. This policy applies to all SJSU student, faculty and staff programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. One Washington Square, Adm. 112 San Jose, Ca. 95193-00033. (408).924.1115