LINGUIST List 9.1108

Fri Aug 7 1998

Jobs: Computational Ling, Lang Acq, West African Lang

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

Directory

  • Jane Geddes, Computational Ling
  • Patrick Farrell, Second Language Acquisition at UCD
  • petero, West African Languages

    Message 1: Computational Ling

     Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 15:38:03 -0700
    From: Jane Geddes <jgeddespopmail.ucsd.edu>
    Subject: Computational Ling


    The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego has an assistant professor, tenure-track position in computational linguistics beginning academic year 1999-2000. Candidates must expect to complete a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the relevance of their research interests to issues in theoretical linguistics; in addition to the traditional core sub-fields (phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), possible points of contact include but are by no means limited to acquisition, discourse/information structure, morphology, sentence processing, etc. There are no restrictions on theoretical orientation or methodology. Qualifications include research productivity, knowledge of theoretical linguistics, and ability to teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience and will be based on current University of California salary scales. A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, one research sample (publication or draft) and the names and addresses of three referees should be sent to:

    University of California, San Diego Computational Linguistics Search Committee (Lng) Department of Linguistics 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0108

    To be considered for an interview at the LSA meetings in January application materials must be received no later than December 15, 1998. Otherwise materials must be received not later than January 15, 1999. The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. UCSD has a strong commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.

    C. Jane Geddes Management Services Officer University of California, San Dieog 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA, 92093-0108 Phone: 619-534-3602 Fax: 619-534-4789

    Message 2: Second Language Acquisition at UCD

     Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 10:28:42 -0800
    From: Patrick Farrell <pmfarrellucdavis.edu>
    Subject: Second Language Acquisition at UCD


    The Linguistics Program of the University of California, Davis, has a tenure-track opening for an open rank faculty position in Second-Language Acquisition, beginning Fall 1999. The candidate must hold a doctorate at time of application, be engaged in a strong research program in second language acquisition and have experience teaching professional preparation courses in teaching English as a second/foreign language. The candidate will be expected to teach five courses per year on theoretical and applied aspects of second-language acquisition both on the undergraduate and the graduate level. The University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures or practices. EO/AAE. Send CV, three letters of reference and representative publications. To ensure full consideration, applications must be postmarked by November 15, 1998. Position is open until filled. Send application to Professor Mary Schleppegrell, Chair; SLA Search Committee, Program in Linguistics, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. 530/752-1291. FAX: 530/752-3156. E-mail: labyrnsucdavis.edu (Lesley Byrns, Office Manager). For further information about the Linguistics program, please check our home page at http://linguistics.ucdavis.edu.

    Message 3: West African Languages

     Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:04:09 +0000
    From: petero <peterolonelyplanet.com.au>
    Subject: West African Languages


    I am a linguist working at Lonely Planet in Melbourne. I'm looking for native speakers to provide translations from English in the West African indigenous languages listed below. I need a small number of phrases (the traditional greetings, plus 20 or 30 basic phrases) for an upcoming edition of the Lonely Planet travel guide book to West Africa. Lonely Planet also plans to publish a West African phrasebook within the next 2 years, so more work may well be on offer at a later date.

    Languages: Dioula/Jula/Malinke (of Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso) Fulfulde/Pulaar (of Senegal) Malinke (of Mali) Mandinka (of Gambia) Akan dialects Twi/Fante (of Ghana)

    If anyone can help directly with these languages (or suggest others who may be able to), please contact Quentin Frayne, email - <quentinflonelyplanet.com.au>

    Due to the vast array of dialects or regional varieties of these languages, it will help if you specify which is your specialty.

    Thanks in advance.

    Peter D'Onghia Lonely Planet Publishing PO Box 617, Hawthorn Vic, 3122 Australia peterolonelyplanet.com.au