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<div><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="#000000"><b>The
University of New Mexico<br>
Department of Linguistics<br>
Professor of Hispanic Linguistics - Open Rank<br>
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</b></font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">The Department
of Spanish and Portuguese and the Department of Linguistics seek
applicants for an open rank appointment in Hispanic Linguistics at the
University of New Mexico (UNM). The position is contingent upon final
budgetary approval. It is expected that the appointment will be made
at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The position
is probationary leading to a tenure decision. Appointment will begin
in August 2012. The Ph.D. must be in hand prior to appointment.
Responsibilities will include teaching in the areas of specialization
at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduate student mentoring,
and service. Competitive salary.<br>
This is a joint position in two departments that maintain close ties.
The Hispanic Linguistics program in the Department of Spanish and
Portuguese at UNM specializes in sociolinguistics, language variation
and change, second language acquisition, Spanish as a heritage
language, and phonology. For further information on the
department, please see our website:</font><font
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http://www.unm.edu/~spanport/</u></font><font face="Times New Roman"
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">The Department of
Linguistics specializes in cognitive-functional approaches to the
study of language, including corpus and empirically-based studies,
cross-linguistic research, and typology. We have special strength in
Native American linguistics and language revitalization, the study of
signed languages, and Spanish linguistics. The Navajo Language Program
is housed in the department, as is the Signed Language Interpreting
Program. For further information on the department, please see our
website</font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#0000FF"><u>
http://www.unm.edu/~linguist</u></font><font face="Times New Roman"
color="#000000">.</font></div>
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<b>Minimum qualifications</b> Ph.D. by August 2012 in Linguistics,
Hispanic Linguistics or a closely-related field. Primary
research focus on Spanish linguistics. </font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"><b>Preferred
qualifications</b> (a) specialization in Corpus Linguistics,
particularly spoken corpora; (b) discourse analysis from a functional
perspective; (c) bilingualism and/or first language acquisition; (d)
research and teaching in Portuguese linguistics; (e) excellence in
scholarship in areas of specialization; (f) excellence in teaching.
UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers
educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent
education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits,
please go to</font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#0000FF"><u>
http://hr.unm.edu/</u></font><font face="Times New Roman"
color="#000000"> and click on the Benefits link.</font><br>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"><b>Date for best
consideration:</b><x-tab> </x-tab> December 1,
2011</font></div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"><b>Closing Date</b>:
Open until filled</font><br>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"><b>Enquiries about
this position can be addressed to:</b> Professor William Croft,
wcroft@unm.edu.<br>
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For details on application requirements or to apply, visit the UNMJobs
website:</font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#0000FF"><u>
https://unmjobs.unm.edu/</u></font><font face="Times New Roman"
color="#000000"> Please reference Posting Number 0813172.<br>
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University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the
diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and Educator. Women and underrepresented
minorities are encouraged to apply. </font></div>
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