LINGUIST List 9.1234

Mon Sep 7 1998

Jobs: English Ling, Typology

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  • A.G.B. ter Meulen, English Ling
  • Jennifer Elliott, LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGY

    Message 1: English Ling

     Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 11:40:58 +0200
    From: A.G.B. ter Meulen <A.G.B.ter.Meulenlet.rug.nl>
    Subject: English Ling


    Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer English Linguistics

    at the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen (NL).

    The University of Groningen (NL) is recruiting an associate professor in English Linguistics, to be affiliated with the research programs of the Center for Language and Cognition (CLCG) and the interdisciplinary Graduate School for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences (BCN). Responsibilities include introductory and advanced courses and curriculum innovation in English Language and Linguistics, supervision of dissertation research and teaching of advanced summer school courses, and the usual administrative and organizational duties in the department and university. Requirements: Dissertation on any topic in (Modern) English Linguistics; or equivalent. Thorough understanding of current theoretical linguistics, with a substantive interest in empirical and applied linguistics research. The candidate is expected to strengthen the research and teaching in the Faculty of Arts with original and innovative contributions, substantially enhancing the international research network of CLCG and BCN. Extensive research experience with a strong record of publications in leading international journals, invited and contributed lectures at major international conferences, and active participation in the professional organizations in the field. Experience in successful grant applications and initiation of research projects is a high priority. Extensive experience in teaching English language and linguistics at all levels of the academic curriculum, supported by positive student evaluations. Experience in computer assisted language training and computational linguistics is a high priority. Excellent administrative and organizational leadership with proven talents for collegial collaboration. Good command of Dutch, or the achievement of such within two years.

    Applicants should include with their letter a detailed curriculum vitae with complete list of publications, two representative recent research publications, documentation on courses taught, the names of three references who should send us their letters of recommendation directly, and a two page description of their current and future research program. Please mark the envelope as well as letter in the upper left hand corner with the vacancy number 980168.

    Further information about the position, the curriculum in English Language, Linguistics and Literature, and the CLCG and BCN research programs may be obtained from Drs. R. Wagenaar, secretary of the search committee (wagenaarlet.rug.nl, ph. 31-50- 363-5176/fax 31-50-363-4900) or Prof. Dr. Alice G.B. ter Meulen, Chair English Linguistics, (atmlet.rug.nl, ph. 31-50-363- 5846/50). Mail applications to: University of Groningen, Head of Personnel, P.O. Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, the Netherlands (fax 31-50-363-6909. Deadline for applications: October 31, 1998. Prof. Dr. Alice G.B. ter Meulen Center for Language and Cognition Faculty of Arts University of Groningen PO Box 716 9700 AS Groningen

    phone (050) 363-5846/5850

    Message 2: LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGY

     Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 17:23:07 +1100
    From: Jennifer Elliott <Linguistic.Typologyanu.edu.au>
    Subject: LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGY


    THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ARTS RESEARCH CENTRE FOR LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGY

    RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (LEVEL A/LEVEL B/NON-CONTINUING) IN LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGY

    One or two 12-month positions are available for scholars with a sound background in descriptive linguistics and experience in linguistic typology, to work with Professor R.M.W. Dixon and Professor Alexandra Aikhenvald on their research project 'The categories of human languages'.

    Applicants should have a PhD in linguistics, or be close to the award of a PhD. They should ideally have produced a description of a language, preferably (a) a language for which there had previously been no good description; and (b) a language other than that of which they are native speaker. They should also have some experience in, or training in, grammatical typology.

    The project aims to study the main grammatical categories found in human languages and provide a characterisation of the parameters of variation concerning their realisation, function and meaning. It will also enquire why certain languages have certain categories, organised in the way they are, looking at interrelations between category types and for interrelations between grammatical categories and extralinguistic factors such as ecological environment, socio-political organisation, economic basis, and life style.

    The successful applicants will work as members of a team. The work will involve (1) summarising the grammatical structures of a sample of world languages in a standard format (in terms of the established framework of Basic Linguistic Theory); and (2) comparing grammatical categories across languages, formulating and checking inductive hypotheses concerning linguistic universals.

    The positions are for 12 months only, commencing on 1st January 1999 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 3lst December 1999.

    Salary will be within the range $42,201 - $45,159 (Research Associate/Level A) or $47,435 - $55,966 (Senior Research Associate/Level B). (These are in Australian Dollars). An allowance will be made to cover travelling expenses to and from Australia at the beginning and end of the period of employment.

    Selection Criteria:

    1. Thorough professional training in linguistics, with special reference to language description and linguistic typology.

    2. Applicants should either already have a PhD or be in the final stages of a Doctoral Program, with their dissertation dealing with a topic in descriptive linguistics in terms of Basic Linguistic Theory (not in terms of any non-basic formalism).

    3. Ability to work, under direction, as a member of a research team.

    4. Ability to work to a timetable, and produce results on time.

    5. Ideally, to have produced a description of a language, preferably (a) a language for which there had previously been no good description; and (b) a language other than that of which they are native speaker.

    6. Some training in anthropology.

    7. Awareness of EEO principles.

    Enquiries about the positions should be addressed at Jennifer Elliott, Administrator of the Research Centre for Linguistic Typology. Phone (61/02) 6249 0012, fax (61/02) 6249 0332, e-mail Jennifer.Elliottanu.edu.au

    Closing date: 30 September 1998 Ref: FA20.8.1

    Applications: addressing the selection criteria should be submitted in duplicate to the Secretary, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA, quoting reference number and including curriculum vitae, list of publications, names, addresses and fax numbers of at least three referees. A copy of the application should also be sent to The Director, Research Centre for Linguistic Typology, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA.

    The University has a "no-smoking" policy in all University buildings and vehicles.

    THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Jennifer Elliott Centre Administrator Research Centre for Linguistic Typology The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200 Australia

    Phone: +61 2 6249 0012 (international) (02) 6249 0012 (within Australia)

    Fax: +61 2 6249 0332 (international) (02) 6249 0332 (within Australia)

    email: Linguistic.Typologyanu.edu.au