LINGUIST List 9.1245

Wed Sep 9 1998

Jobs: Computational Ling, General Ling, Japanese

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

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  • Graeme Hirst, Computational Linguistics position, University of Toronto
  • Yuphaphann Hoonchamlong, General Linguistics
  • Hiroko Yamashita, Japanese Language and Linguistics

    Message 1: Computational Linguistics position, University of Toronto

     Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 15:28:32 -0400
    From: Graeme Hirst <ghcs.toronto.edu>
    Subject: Computational Linguistics position, University of Toronto


    Computational Linguistics is one of the areas in which the University of Toronto Department of Computer Science is recruiting new faculty this year. Both junior and senior applicants will be considered.



    UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Department of Computer Science

    The Department of Computer Science invites applications for several tenure-track and tenured positions at all levels. The Department is an international leader in Computer Science research and education with an unparalleled breadth of research diversity. Faculty members enjoy an extremely strong international reputation reflected in their awards and honours, involvement in international organizations, and prestigious positions as editors for leading computer science journals. The Department is currently undergoing a significant expansion in complement and research support.

    The Department considers excellence in research and teaching to be of prime importance and will consider applicants in all areas of computer science. We are particularly interested in the following areas: systems, including software engineering, distributed computing, networks and distributed information systems; human-computer interaction; natural language understanding and computational linguistics; neural networks. Salary will be determined according to the successful applicant's experience and qualifications. The starting date of the appointments is flexible and could start as early as January, 1999. The positions are on any one of the three campuses: St. George (downtown Toronto), Scarborough (east end), and Erindale (west end).

    Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, considered to be one of the most enjoyable cities in the world in which to work and live.

    Applications, including a curriculum vitae and a list of publications, should be sent to: The Chairman, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G4, Canada. Deadline for application is Sept. 30, 1998.

    The University of Toronto encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native people and persons with disabilities. Qualified Canadians and non-Canadians are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given in the first instance to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants of Canada.

    Message 2: General Linguistics

     Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:28:50 +0700 (GMT+0700)
    From: Yuphaphann Hoonchamlong <yuialpha.tu.ac.th>
    Subject: General Linguistics


    Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand has an opening for a "foreign" (i.e. non-Thai) Faculty position.

    Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in General Linguistics, M.A. essential, with teaching and research experience. Ph.D. preferred. Knowledge of Thai/Southeast Asian Linguistics desirable.

    Duties: - teach general linguistics and applied linguistics courses, in undergraduate and graduate levels (minimum 3 courses per semester) - academic consultation - language editor of English articles in the Department of Linguistics's Journal (Journal of Langauge and Linguistics)

    Initial contract is for one year, renewable.

    Document required: Application letter, CV, 2 recent passport photos, and 3 letters of recommendation.

    Apply by Oct 31, 1998 to: Head of Department of Linguistics Faculty of Liberal Arts Thammasat University Prachan Rd. Bangkok 10200, THAILAND

    Fax: (66 2)224-1389 Tel: (66 2)221-6111...20 ext. 2656, 2655

    For inquiry: contact the above address/fax/phone number or e-mail to: waenalpha.tu.ac.th, yuialpha.tu.ac.th

    For information about the Department and Thammasat University, please visit our web page at:

    http://www.tu.ac.th/org/arts/ling/lingdept.htm

    The cost of living in Bangkok in roughly three times less than that in the US. Meals for one day is about 100 baht or less. A condo apt ranges from 3,000 baht per month. the exchange rate is 40 baht for a dollar

    Message 3: Japanese Language and Linguistics

     Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 10:38:48 -0500
    From: Hiroko Yamashita <hyamashuiuc.edu>
    Subject: Japanese Language and Linguistics


    JAPANESE LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS

    The Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks to make a full-time, tenure track appointment in Japanese Language and Linguistics, at the Assistant Professor level, effective August 21, 1999. Specialty in language pedagogy or second-language acquisition preferred. A completed doctorate in hand by the appointment date, good evidence of strong scholarly potential, and relevant teaching experience are required. Candidates should be prepared to to assume responsibility for the advanced levels of a comprehensive Japanese language instructional program, and to participate in a both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in her/his area of specialization, including the training of doctoral students. Salary is competitive. For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference by December 15, 1998, to Chair, Japanese Search, EALC, 608 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL 61801. Tel. (217) 244-1432. Minorities, women, and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. UIUC is an AA/EOE. - ---------------------------------

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hiroko Yamashita Dept. of East Asian Languages and Cultures University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 608 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801 U.S.A. hyamashuiuc.edu