LINGUIST List 9.1328

Fri Sep 25 1998

Jobs: Germanic Ling, General Ling, Hispanic Ling

Editor for this issue: Scott Fults <scottlinguistlist.org>

Directory

  • Frans Plank, Professor in German Linguistics
  • Shepard, Alan, Professor of English/General Linguistics
  • Carol A. Klee, Positions in Hispanic Linguistics

    Message 1: Professor in German Linguistics

     Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 13:59:23 +0200
    From: Frans Plank <Frans.Plankuni-konstanz.de>
    Subject: Professor in German Linguistics


    In der Philosophischen Fakultaet/Fachgruppe Sprachwissenschaft ist die

    C 4-Professur fuer Germanistische Sprachwissenschaft

    zu besetzen.

    Von den Bewerberinnen und Bewerbern wird erwartet, dass sie das Fach in Forschung und Lehre (Staatsexamensstudiengang Deutsch und Magisterstudiengang Sprachwissenschaft mit germanistischem Schwerpunkt) in seiner ganzen Breite einschliesslich der Sprachgeschichte vertreten und in mindestens einem systematischen Gebiet der Sprachwissenschaft ausgewiesen sind. Sie sollen bereit sein, im Sonderforschungsbereich "Entwicklung und Variation im Lexikon" mitzuarbeiten. Habilitation oder habilitationsaequivalente Leistungen werden vorausgesetzt.

    Die Universitaet bemueht sich um die Beseitigung von Nachteilen, die fuer Wissenschaftlerinnen im Bereich der Hochschule bestehen. Sie strebt die Erhoehung des Anteils der Frauen in Forschung und Lehre an und begruesst deshalb die Bewerbung von Frauen.

    Bewerbungen mit den ueblichenUnterlagen (Lebenslauf, Schriftenverzeichnis, Verzeichnis der Lehrveranstaltungen, Kopien akademischer Zeugnisse) werden erbeten bis zum 23. Oktober 1998 an den Dekan der Philosophischen Fakultaet der Universitaet Konstanz, Fach D 8, 78457 Konstanz, Deutschland.

    Schwerbehinderte werden bei entsprechender Eignung vorrangig eingestellt (Schwerbehindertenvertreter Tel. +49-07531-883725).

    Message 2: Professor of English/General Linguistics

     Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 11:13:07 -0500
    From: Shepard, Alan <A.Shepardtcu.edu>
    Subject: Professor of English/General Linguistics


    Instructor of English, with specialty in general linguistics. Appointment to begin August 1999; preference given to those with PhD by that date. Non-tenure-track appointment, renewable. Teaching load 4 courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach principally a mix of undergraduate courses in composition and language study; occasional undergraduate courses in literature a possibility. Training and experience in teaching writing required. Salary competitive. Interviews at MLA. TCU is an EEO/AA employer.

    Information on the Department is at <www.eng.tcu.edu/eng>.

    To apply, send letter and c.v., post-marked by Nov. 6th , to: Alan Shepard, Chair, Department of English TCU Box 297270 Fort Worth, TX 76129

    Message 3: Positions in Hispanic Linguistics

     Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:04:25 -0500
    From: Carol A. Klee <Carol.A.Klee-1tc.umn.edu>
    Subject: Positions in Hispanic Linguistics


    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

    I. The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications for one or more tenure track Assistant Professors. These full-time nine-month positions will begin fall semester 1999. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to pursue a rigorous program of research, engage in outstanding teaching, advise graduate and undergraduate students, and engage in service. Near-native fluency in English as well as in Spanish and/or Portuguese is required. A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Spanish and/or Portuguese or a related field is required by the appointment start date. Field is open [and includes Hispanic linguistics].

    Applicants should send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to: Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 34 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

    After preliminary consideration is completed, additional information will be requested from candidates to be considered further. Applications must be postmarked no later than November 6, 1998. Those postmarked after that date will not be accepted.

    II.The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Minnesota seeks a Director of Language Programs. The rank will be at tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor, depending upon qualifications and experience, and consistent with existing collegiate and university policy. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. This full-time nine-month position will begin fall semester 1999. In addition to expertise in program administration, TA training, and proficiency testing, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to pursue a rigorous program of research in Hispanic linguistics, engage in outstanding teaching, advise graduate and undergraduate students, and engage in service. A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent is required by the appointment start date. Near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required.

    Application must include a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and at least three letters of reference. Send applications to:

    Professor Carol A. Klee, Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 34 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455

    For full consideration, applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 6, 1998. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.



    ***************************************************************************** Prof. Carol A. Klee, Associate Professor and Chair, Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, U of Minn, 34 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant St. SE, Mpls, MN 55455 tel (612) 625-9521, fax (612) 625-3549 *****************************************************************************