LINGUIST List 9.7

Tue Jan 6 1998

Jobs: Finno-Ugric, Linguistics

Editor for this issue: Elaine Halleck <elainelinguistlist.org>

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  • A.P.ten Cate, Prof. of Finno-Ugric Languages and Literature
  • Shrestha, Uma - Humanities, Tenure track-linguistics

    Message 1: Prof. of Finno-Ugric Languages and Literature

     Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 13:16:42 +0100
    From: A.P.ten Cate <A.P.ten.Catelet.rug.nl>
    Subject: Prof. of Finno-Ugric Languages and Literature


    UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN

    The University of Groningen has a tradition spanning 380 years. The University currently has some 20,000 students. It offers a broad range of subjects and awards Dutch Master_s degrees (Mr., Ir., and Drs.). The education is of a high level, and the University boasts a number of high-ranking research schools. Some 200 Ph.D. degrees are awarded annually. The university employs approximately 5500 people, and has close international contacts.

    Please send your application with your curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief sketch of your vision on the field of study and references to: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Dienst Personeel en Organisatie, Postbus 72, 9700 AB Groningen, Nederland before 15 February 1998. Please register the vacancy number on the envelope and at the top of your letter.

    The University of Groningen invites applications from female candidates in particular.

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    Professor of Finno-Ugric Languages and Literature Vacancy no. 980006

    The Finno-Ugric Department has a vacancy for the position (1.0 fte) of professor.

    The study course in Finno-Ugric Languages and Literature is unique in the Dutch-speaking regions. This study course provides education at both main and subsidiary subject level in the field of 1) Finnish Language and Literature, 2) Hungarian Language and Literature, and 3) Finno-Ugric Linguistics. The Finno-Ugric Linguistics course follows on from the completion of the foundation course of the other two degree courses mentioned.

    The research concerns the broad domain of the Finno-Ugric languages, cultures and literature, in which those of Finland and Hungary are the most prominently represented. In the field of linguistics, historical-descriptive research is the central theme, while attention is also given to lexicography. Research on culture and literature mainly takes place from a semiotic and cultural-historical perspective. Research is chiefly housed in the faculty research institutes of, on the one hand, the Centre for Cognition Groningen (CLCG) and, on the other, the Rudolf Agricola Institute in which research in the field of the humanities is drawn together.

    Job description - performing, stimulating and supervising research in the field of Finno-Ugric languages and their literature. The professor is expected to participate in leading a research topic in one of the faculty research institutes; - guiding and supervising doctoral research in the field of study; - providing education in the foundation course and in the doctoral stage of (part of) the three degree courses, where he/she will bear special responsibility for the (organisation of) education in Finno-Ugric linguistics; Furthermore, he/she is also expected to extend the process of internationalisation and to give shape to forms of education which can strengthen the profile and position of the Department and the Faculty. Here, one could think of interdisciplinary lectures concerning Northern, Eastern and Central Europe, or the (Sub-)Arctic; - attuning and stimulating research and education in the field of the various degree courses and assuring their academic quality; - making a contribution to the governing and organisational tasks within the department and the Faculty, developing a vision on the position of the field of study both within and outside the University; - maintaining and developing international contacts, particularly those with Finland and Hungary; - fulfilling a leadership role with regard to the departmental members of staff.

    Requirements - a final university examination; - a doctorate in a specialism of the Finno-Ugric languages and their literature; - a thorough knowledge of a field of the Finno-Ugric languages and their literature, and insight into, knowledge of and interest in those areas outside his/her direct specialism; - comprehensive research experience, evident in publications; - experience with the supervision and initiation of (doctoral) research; - proven didactic qualities; demonstrable affinity and experience with the provision of education in the various fields of Finno-Ugric languages and their literature; - demonstrable interest for interdisciplinary research and education; - demonstrable qualities of leadership and representation; - proven suitability for working in a team structure; - excellent command of one of the main languages of either Finnish or Hungarian and a reasonable command of the other main language; - good command of the Dutch language or a willingness to acquire this within two years; the professor is expected - should he/she have insufficient command of the Dutch language at the time of his/her appointment - to provide education is either English or German;

    The salary is in accordance with Professorial salary scale A, which ranges from Y 8,086.- to Y 11,853.- gross per month.

    The University of Groningen has a policy of didactic training for all personnel who have teaching duties. It is possible that specific arrangements in this field will be made with the candidate.

    Additional information Those interested can obtain further information on the CLCG Research Institute from Prof. Dr de Haan, Director of the CLCG Institute, telephone ++ 31 50 363 44 92 (work) or ++ 31 50 525 19 90 (home), or e-mail <g.j.de.haanlet.rug.nl>. Further information on the Rudolf Agricola Research Institute can be obtained from Prof.Dr H.E. Wilcox-Boulton, member of the Board of the Rudolf Agricola Institute, telephone ++ 31 50 363 70 47 (work) or ++ 31 50 526 31 85 (home), or e-mail <h.e.wilcoxlet.rug.nl>. More detailed information on the Department of Finno-Ugric Studies can be obtained from A.M. van der Hoeven, Departmental Secretary, telephone ++ 31 50 363 7276 (work) or ++ 31 594 50 23 09 (home), or e-mail <a.m.van.der.hoevenlet.rug.nl>. Written information on the study programme is available from the Secretariat of Modern European Languages, telephone ++ 31 50 363 5850, fax ++ 31 50 363 58 21, or e-mail <cetpostlet.rug.nl>. Those wishing to draw attention to persons considered to be qualified are requested to contact the Director of the Personnel and Organisation Department in writing before 1 February 1998.

    Message 2: Tenure track-linguistics

     Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 12:40:44 PST
    From: Shrestha, Uma - Humanities <shrestuwou.edu>
    Subject: Tenure track-linguistics


    The Humanities Division of Western Oregon University is extending its search for an Assistant professor of English, Ph.D in Linguistics, to January 20th, 1998. The job announcement reads as follows:

    Tenure track, beginning September 1998. Ph.D in Linguistics, evidence of successful teaching and promise of continued professional growth required. Teach lower- and upper-division language and writing courses; 12 hours per quarter. Salary competitive. Application, current vita, three current letters of reference and graduate transcripts mailed by Jan. 20, 1998 to Dr. Dennis Eddings, Chair, Humanities, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR 97361. WOU is an AA/EOE employer. Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.