26.803, Jobs: Language Documentation: Asst/Assoc Professor, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

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Subject: 26.803, Jobs: Language Documentation: Asst/Assoc Professor, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

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Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:09:33
From: Patricia Donegan [linguist at hawaii.edu]
Subject: Language Documentation: Asst/Assoc Professor, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hawai‘i, USA

University or Organization: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Hawaii, USA 
Web Address: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/20674/3107372/1/postdate/desc
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Linguistics in Lang. Doc. & Con.
Job Rank: Assistant Professor; Associate Professor; Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Documentation 

Description:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Linguistics in Language Documentation and
Conservation

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track position (position no. 82782) in
Linguistics, with specialization in language documentation and conservation,
to begin August 1, 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Professor: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in area of
specialization; advise graduate students; conduct and publish research in area
of specialization; pursue opportunities for external funding; perform related
tasks as assigned. 

Associate Professor: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in area of
specialization; advise graduate students; conduct and publish research in area
of specialization; pursue opportunities for external funding; perform related
tasks as assigned; serve as department chair if selected. 

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field. (ABDs must provide
evidence that the PhD will be in hand by 08/01/2015). Applicants are expected
to have experience and expertise in language documentation and conservation,
fieldwork experience, an active research program, and a substantial research
record. Evidence of successful teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate
linguistics courses is required.

Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field.  At least four
years of full-time college or university service at the rank of Assistant
Professor or equivalent.  Applicants are expected to have scholarly
achievement, experience and expertise in language documentation and
conservation, fieldwork experience, an active research program, and a
substantial research record.  Evidence of proficiency in teaching in
undergraduate and/or graduate linguistics courses is required.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional specialization in phonology or a language or languages of the
Pacific (especially Austronesian languages). We are interested in candidates
able to participate fully in the department’s many language documentation and
conservation activities, and whose research and teaching interests enhance and
complement the strengths of the department. We seek someone who is able to
interact well in teaching, training, and supervision of graduate students, and
with faculty in our department and in other departments. 

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send a letter of application, CV, copies of key relevant
publications, teaching and research statements, and names and contact
information for three referees by email to the application email below with
"Assistant/Associate Professor" in the subject line. 

Although electronic submissions are preferred, hard copy applications are
acceptable if postmarked by March 1, 2015 (mailing address below).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required
documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. 

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment:  Evaluation of applications and
supporting materials will begin as applications are received and continue
until the position is filled. Applications received by March 2, 2015 will be
given priority.

Inquiries: Same address as application (below). We regret that we cannot
accept applications via fax.

Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2015 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Hiring Chair 
	Department of Linguistics 
	University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 
	1890 East-West Road, Moore 569 
	Honolulu, HI 96822 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: linguist at hawaii.edu 
Contact Information:
	Patricia Donegan 
	Email: linguist at hawaii.edu 
	Phone: (808) 956-8602 
	Fax: (808) 956-9166 

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