16.2768, Jobs: Historical Ling: Asst Prof, U of Pennsylvania

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Subject: 16.2768, Jobs: Historical Ling: Asst Prof, U of Pennsylvania

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Date: 26-Sep-2005
From: Amy Forsyth < aforsyth at ling.upenn.edu >
Subject: Historical Linguistics: Asst Prof, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA 

	
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:47:31
From: Amy Forsyth < aforsyth at ling.upenn.edu >
Subject: Historical Linguistics: Asst Prof, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA 
 

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University or Organization: University of Pennsylvania 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  
Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Linguistic Theory


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania invites
applications for a tenure-track position in historical linguistics and
linguistic theory at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The position will
begin on July 1, 2006 (or soon thereafter, by mutual agreement).  The
successful candidate should have the Ph.D. completed before taking the
position.

Applicants should demonstrate thorough training both in historical
linguistics and in modern linguistic theory; they should present a proven
record of research and evidence of teaching experience.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and
teaching interests, and representative publications.  Applicants should ask
three referees to send letters of reference directly to the search
committee.  Mail all materials in hard copy to the address below.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2005, and will continue
until the position is filled.  It is to every candidate's advantage to
apply as early as possible.  Inquiries may be sent to search at ling.upenn.edu .

Minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply for this
position.  The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.

A printable version of this announcement can be downloaded here:   
http://www.ling.upenn.edu/Penn_historical.pdf


Address for Applications:

Administrative Coordinator Amy Forsyth 
Search Committee
Department of Linguistics
619 Williams Hall
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
USA

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information:

Administrative Coordinator Amy Forsyth 
Email: search at ling.upenn.edu 
Phone: 215.898.6046 
Fax: 215.573.2091 
Website: http://www.ling.upenn.edu





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