LINGUIST List 9.1760

Fri Dec 11 1998

Jobs: Spanish Sociolinguistics, Spanish

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

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  • Vita Zamorano, Spanish Sociolinguistics; Asst Prof at U of Florida
  • Pat Mosier, Assistant Professor of Spanish: University of Houston-Downtown

    Message 1: Spanish Sociolinguistics; Asst Prof at U of Florida

     Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:26:56 -0500 (EST)
    From: Vita Zamorano <zamoranorll.ufl.edu>
    Subject: Spanish Sociolinguistics; Asst Prof at U of Florida


    Assistant Professor or Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish Sociolinguistics

    The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Visiting Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) in Spanish sociolinguistics, to begin Fall 1999.

    Any of the following subspecializations would be desirable: language contact, bilingualism, dialectology, Spanish in the U.S. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Spanish sociolinguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (three courses per year in Spanish; one per year in the Linguistics Program), supervising graduate students, and coordination of the second-year language program in Spanish (20 sections per year). Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment (8/6/99) preferred, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, demonstrated excellence in teaching, strong record/potential for research, active commitment to program development and service. Experience in coordination a plus. Applicants who are advanced in their careers may be eligible to be hired as a senior Assistant Professor, i.e., with some years' credit toward tenure. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Letters of application and CV, and dossier, including at least three recent letters of recommendation by January 15, 1999 to:

    David Pharies, Chair, Spanish Sociolinguistics Search Committee, Dept. of Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Florida POB 117405 Gainesville, FL 32611

    Inquiries and preliminary application by e-mail encouraged (phariesrll.ufl.edu).

    Search Committee may arrange informal interviews at MLA with selected candidates whose applications are substantially complete.

    UF is an EO/AA/ADA Employer. Minority candidates are especially encouraged.

    Message 2: Assistant Professor of Spanish: University of Houston-Downtown

     Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 09:24:22 -0600
    From: Pat Mosier <mosierhal-pc.org>
    Subject: Assistant Professor of Spanish: University of Houston-Downtown


    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH

    Assistant Professor of Spanish, tenure track, Ph.D. by August 1999 or hired as instructor until Ph.D. completed (December 1999 deadline). Four courses/semester, primarily in elementary and intermediate Spanish plus some upper level courses: linguistics for bilingual ed. majors, and advanced grammar and composition. Possibility of teaching culture and/or literature courses. Committee responsibilities also. Teaching experience and commitment to scholarship required. Salary: $33,000-35,000/9 mos. Send application letter, CV, and names of 3 references to:

    Dr. Pat Mosier, Search Committee Chair, Arts and Humanities Dept, University of Houston- Downtown One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

    Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are asked to disclose their visa status. Preliminary review of applications begins December 7, 1998. Position open until suitable candidate is found.

    UHD is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.