LINGUIST List 9.1579

Tue Nov 10 1998

Jobs: General ling., Child language, SLA & Applied

Editor for this issue: Brett Churchill <brettlinguistlist.org>

Directory

  • David Carkeet, Assistant Professor of Linguistics: Grammar, History, and Intro.
  • Wayne Cowart, Instructor / Child Language University of Southern Maine
  • Doris Payne, University of Oregon SLA & Applied Position

    Message 1: Assistant Professor of Linguistics: Grammar, History, and Intro.

     Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 10:15:01 -0600
    From: David Carkeet <engdcarkjinx.umsl.edu.umsl.edu>
    Subject: Assistant Professor of Linguistics: Grammar, History, and Intro.


    The University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of English seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in linguistics to teach courses in the history of the English language, English grammar, and introductory linguistics. A second teaching field is desirable. This tenure-track position begins in the fall of 1999. Candidate must have Ph.D. by August 1999. Will interview at MLA. Send letter of application, CV, and complete dossier by Dec. 7 to David Carkeet, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 8001 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63121-4499. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.

    www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/english david_carkeetumsl.edu

    Message 2: Instructor / Child Language University of Southern Maine

     Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 11:58:00 -0500
    From: Wayne Cowart <cowartusm.maine.edu>
    Subject: Instructor / Child Language University of Southern Maine


    Position Announcement

    Instructor / Child Language

    The Linguistics Program at the University of Southern Maine has an opening for Spring 1999 for a part-time Instructor to teach two sections of an undergraduate course titled "Child Language". We are looking for a candidate with excellent teaching skills and a broad command of linguistics and the field of first language acquisition. ABD PhD candidates are especially encouraged to apply. For Spring 1999 (1/11 - 5/1), both sections will meet on Monday, one from 4 to 6:30 and another from 7 to 9:30. In future semesters the schedule could be adjusted to accommodate the Instructor. Salary will be in the range $1,854 - $2,445 per course, depending upon experience. Travel time from Boston to Portland is about 2 hours.

    If you are interested in this position (or know someone who may be) please contact Prof. Dana McDaniel at (207) 780 4592; fax (207) 780 5561; rxa364usm.maine.edu. Dana will be at the BU Child Language Conference and would like to meet candidates there. Please post a note on the conference notice board to reach her. Candidates should submit as soon as possible a letter, CV, and a letter of reference from someone familiar with the candidate's teaching experience.

    Mailing Address: Linguistics Program University of Southern Maine 96 Falmouth St. Portland, ME 04104-9300

    The University of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity employer.

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    Wayne Cowart / Prof. of Linguistics / Director, USM Core Curriculum University of Southern Maine 96 Falmouth St. Portland, ME 04104-9300

    USM Linguistics Webpage: http://www.usm.maine.edu/~lin E-mail: cowartusm.maine.edu Phone:(207)780-4477 FAX:(207) 780-5561 TTY:(207) 780-4069

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    Message 3: University of Oregon SLA & Applied Position

     Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 09:53:40 -0800
    From: Doris Payne <dlpayneOREGON.UOREGON.EDU>
    Subject: University of Oregon SLA & Applied Position


    The Linguistics Department at the University of Oregon has a tenure-track opening for an Assistant Professor of Linguistics with specialization in Second Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics, beginning Fall 1999. Salary is competitive depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must hold a doctorate at time of appointment; have excellent qualifications for undergraduate and graduate teaching and for directing graduate research; and demonstrate an excellent research and publication program in empirical, functional, and cognitive approaches to second language acquisition and in at least one of the following specializations: language teaching, language planning, minority language development and maintenance. Experience working with K-12 second-language teachers and with intensive- English-language programs is desirable.

    The Linguistics Department of the University of Oregon has a long-standing commitment to typological and functional approaches to linguistics, the study of minority languages, and language acquisition, and has a growing program in empirical psycholinguistics. Applicants are encouraged to visit our web site at http://logos.uoregon.edu/uoling/ for further information about the Department.

    Consideration of applications will begin January 1, 1999 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a letter of application, CV, three letters of reference and representative publications to:

    SLA Search Committee Department of Linguistics University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 USA

    The University of Oregon is an AA/EO Institution.