LINGUIST List 9.1742

Tue Dec 8 1998

Jobs: Sociolinguistics, English linguistics

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

Directory

  • Jerry Morgan, Sociolinguistics Focus on languages of South Asia
  • Thomas Stroik, Structure, History, and Dialects of English

    Message 1: Sociolinguistics Focus on languages of South Asia

     Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 10:56:40 -0600
    From: Jerry Morgan <morgancogsci.uiuc.edu>
    Subject: Sociolinguistics Focus on languages of South Asia


    The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of linguistics, beginning August 21, 1999.

    Requirements: Ph.D. in linguistics. Focus on languages of South Asia, with expertise for research and teaching in socio-linguistics. Near-native fluency in Hindi is also required. Familiarity with Hindi literature is desirable. Duties will include teaching and research in socio-linguistics, supervision of Hindi language courses, and teaching advanced Hindi courses. Applications should include a description of research interests, complete vita, reprints and names of at least three scholars familiar with the candidate's work, who may be asked to write letters of reference. Salary commensurate with experience.

    Applications should be sent to:

    Jerry Morgan Head, Department ofLinguistics 4088 FLB University of Illinois 707 S. Mathews Urbana, IL 61801 FAX: (217) 333-3466

    emailto: deptlinguiuc.edu

    Interviews may begin at any time, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by January 15, 1999. No offer will be made before that date.

    The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.











    Message 2: Structure, History, and Dialects of English

     Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 12:18:18 -0600 (CST)
    From: Thomas Stroik <engtsshowme.missouri.edu>
    Subject: Structure, History, and Dialects of English


    University of Missouri-Columbia Department of English

    Tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 1999. Teaching includes courses in Structure of English as well as History and Dialects of English, ESL, and graduate seminars in the candidate's specialty. Standard teaching assignment is 2 courses per semester. Teaching experience and PhD required; publications preferred.

    Send letter of application, cv, dossier, and writing sample to Howard Hinkel, Chair, Department of English, 107 Tate Hall, Columbia, MO, 65211. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. LSA interviews possible. AA/EOE