LINGUIST List 9.635

Thu Apr 30 1998

Jobs: Open Pool, Japanese, Visiting Professor

Editor for this issue: Julie Wilson <julielinguistlist.org>

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  • Scott DeLancey, Open Pool Linguist
  • HH5, Japanese Lectorship
  • Scott DeLancey, Visiting position at UOregon

    Message 1: Open Pool Linguist

     Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 15:42:32 -0700 (PDT)
    From: Scott DeLancey <delanceydarkwing.uoregon.edu>
    Subject: Open Pool Linguist


    DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS UNIVERSITY OF OREGON OPEN POOL ANNOUNCEMENT (#049805)

    The Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon seeks applications for an open pool, for the 1998-1999 academic year. The Department occasionally needs to cover specific courses in our curriculum on short notice. All positions filled through th is advertisement are for temporary, part time and/or emergency hires. There will be no permanent positions filled through this pool. Teaching positions may be made for one to two courses a term and may be renewable up to but not over four terms dependin g on Departmental needs and funds. For teaching positions, candidates must show evidence of considerable teaching skill at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

    Qualifications: Ph.D. in Linguistics

    Duties: Up to two courses per term of hire (we are on a quarter system) Mentor students in research projects, as needed Participate in Department life, as appropriate

    For teaching and all other Linguistics applicants: Please submit a letter of application, vita, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to: Open Pool 98-99, Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403. For consideration for possible Fall 1998 appointments please apply by June 15.

    Web address: http://logos.uoregon.edu

    The University of Oregon is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.

    Message 2: Japanese Lectorship

     Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 15:46:16 GMT
    From: HH5 <HH5soas.ac.uk>
    Subject: Japanese Lectorship


    SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES University of London

    Lector in Japanese stlg17K-21.5K p.a.

    Applications are invited for a three year Lectorship in Japanese beginning 1 September 1998. The successful candidate will be expected to teach modern standard Japanese at all levels. Prior relevant teaching experience and a minimum BA degree are essential.

    An application form and further particulars may be obtained from the Personnel Office, School of Oriental and African Studies, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG (tel: 0171 323 6189 between 10:30am and 12.30pm, fax: 0171 636 2779, E-mail: personnelsoas.ac.uk). Overseas candidates may apply directly by letter, and all applications should be supported by a full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, fax and telephone numbers of three referees.

    Closing date: Wednesday 6 May 1998

    SOAS in an equal opportunities employer.

    Message 3: Visiting position at UOregon

     Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 09:37:39 -0700 (PDT)
    From: Scott DeLancey <delanceydarkwing.uoregon.edu>
    Subject: Visiting position at UOregon


    Visiting Assistant Professor of Linguistics

    The Linguistics Department at the University of Oregon announces the opening of a non- tenure related Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 1998-1999 academic year, potentially renewable pending funding, ranging from .50 to 1.0 FTE depending on Departmental needs.

    The Linguistics Department of Oregon enjoys a long tradition of work within the functionalist tradition, concentrating in descriptive work and field work and in empirical work on language use, discourse, and language acquisition. We invite applications from qualified individuals who can contribute to the functional and typological orientation of the department.

    Since the openings fill teaching gaps for faculty on leave, the candidate must show evidence of considerable teaching skill, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful applicant must be able to help cover our core curriculum, which includes phonetics, phonology, functional-typological morphosyntax, semantics, and second language acquisition and teaching. Additional specializations in discourse, psycholinguistics, and/or historical syntax and grammaticalization will be particularly attractive, depending on department needs.

    In addition, the successful applicant must have an active research profile and must be able to direct graduate student research.

    Qualifications: Ph.D. in Linguistics

    Duties: Up to two courses per term of hire (we are on a quarter system) Mentor students in research projects, as needed Participate in department life, as appropriate

    Please submit a letter of application, vita, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e- mail addresses of three references to: VAP Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403. Applications must be received by June 1, 1998 to receive fullest consideration.

    Web Address: http://logos.uoregon.edu

    (Job Posting #7208)