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** JOB ANNOUNCEMENT **<br><br>
We call your attention to the position described below in the Linguistics
Department at UC Santa Barbara, and to the following information
regarding the approaching deadline:<br>
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applications should be received by November 15, 2001 for primary
consideration;<br>
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the position will remain open until filled."<br><br>
** JOB ANNOUNCEMENT **<br><br>
<b>University of California, Santa Barbara.</b> The UCSB Linguistics
Department seeks to hire a specialist in <b>social and/or cultural
approaches to language</b>. The appointment will be tenure-track at the
Assistant Professor level, effective July 1, 2002. Candidates should have
an active research program in their area of specialization. Experience in
social/cultural research incorporating linguistic analysis of naturally
occurring language use is essential. We are especially interested in
candidates whose research shows theoretical implications for one or more
related disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, or cognitive
science, as well as linguistics, and who can interact with colleagues and
students in interdisciplinary programs at UCSB such as Language,
Interaction, and Social Organization (LISO) and Cognitive Science.
Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching, and will be
expected to teach a range of courses at graduate and undergraduate
levels, including courses in linguistic anthropology and
sociolinguistics. Ph.D. normally required by the time of appointment.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statement of research
interests, 1-2 samples of published work, and full contact information
for three academic references to the Search Committee, Linguistics
Department, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. Inquiries may be addressed to
the above address or via email to lingsearch@linguistics.ucsb.edu.
Completed applications should be received by November 15, 2001 for
primary consideration; however, the position will remain open until
filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings
of the American Anthropological Association and the Linguistic Society of
America, although attendance is not required for consideration. Our
department has a genuine commitment to diversity; members of
underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. UCSB is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. <br>
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