Job: Visiting associate/full professor of Hispanic lingusitics, University of Pittsburgh (desired areas of competence include AmerIndian languages) - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 5 APRIL

[Scott McGinnis]

Rank of Job: Associate or Full Professor
Areas Required: Hispanic Linguistics
Other Desired Areas: American Indian,
University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh
Department: Linguistics
State or Province: PA
Country: USA
Final Date of Application: April 5, 2002
Contact: Alan Juffs juffs at pitt.edu

Address for Applications:
2816CL, Dept. of Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
PA 15260
USA

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Linguistics, invites
applications for a Visiting Associate or Full Professor beginning in
the Fall Term 2002.  This is a one-year non-tenure stream appointment,
renewable for up to five years.  Applicants must have a solid training
in linguistic description and analysis in Hispanic linguistics, as
well as competence in one or more of the following areas: American
Indian Languages, bilingualism, sociolinguistics, first language
acquisition, or a specialization that complements the current research
profile of the department. Preference will be given to candidates with
language breadth and/or expertise in computational or quantitative
methodologies, and a solid track-record directing doctoral
dissertations.

Candidates should send a CV (including a list of funded research if
applicable), a statement of research and teaching interests, copies of
2 reprints or other written work, teaching evaluations (required). The
candidate should arrange immediately to have three reference letters
sent directly to the search committee. Send materials to: Search
Committee, Dept. of Linguistics, 2816 CL, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260; (412) 624 5900; Fax (412) 624 6130. E-mail
inquiries should be directed to Alan Juffs, Chair, at
juffs at pitt.edu. The web page for the Dept. is
http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/. Screening of applications will begin
on April 5, 2002. Preliminary interviews may be held at the AAAL
meeting in Salt Lake City, UT. in April 2002.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity employer.  Women and members of minority groups that are
underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.