26.4298, Jobs: Hebrew; Semitic; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Ling & Literature; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Subject: 26.4298, Jobs: Hebrew; Semitic; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Ling & Literature; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:47:03
From: Elitzur Bar-Asher Siegal [ebas at mail.huji.ac.il]
Subject: Hebrew; Semitic; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Ling & Literature; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel

University or Organization: Hebrew University of Jerusalem 
Department: The Department of Hebrew Language
Job Location: Jerusalem, Israel 
Job Title: Tenure-track or tenured in Medieval Hebrew or Modern Hebrew
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Ling & Literature; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Hebrew (heb)
                      Semitic 

Description:

Hebrew and Jewish Languages

Open call for candidates for an open rank (tenure-track or tenured) position in the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Languages at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with a specialization in Medieval Hebrew or Modern Hebrew.

Job requirements:

All applicants should have a linguistic background in the history of the Hebrew language as well as a specialization in one of the following three fields:

1. Medieval Hebrew: familiarity with Medieval Hebrew in general and its different genres (e.g., original literature, translational literature, poetry, grammatical literature) as well as a research focus on one or more varieties of Medieval Hebrew (Ashkenazi, Sepharadi, Yemenite, etc.) and a knowledge of the relevant languages with which Hebrew was in contact.
2. Modern Hebrew [either (a) or (b)]:
a. A philological-textual focus. Specialization in Modern Hebrew in the light of the previous periods of Hebrew and including knowledge of languages with which Modern Hebrew was in contact.
b. A corpus linguistics focus. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant statistical and computer backgrounds.

Candidates with a specialization in Modern Hebrew should be able to demonstrate teaching ability in a wide array of Modern Hebrew topics.

The position is open to candidates who hold a doctorate in Hebrew Language, Semitic Languages, or Linguistics.

The primary language of instruction at the Hebrew University is Hebrew.

Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

For more information please contact Dr. Elitzur Bar-Asher Siegal (email below)

Applicants should provide:

(1) Cover letter
(2) Confirmation of receipt of degree
(3) Curriculum Vitae
(4) Current list of publications
(5) 2-3 page statement of research plans + a statement of teaching plans
(6) Teaching evaluations (from the past three years)
(7) Two representative publications
(8) Letters of recommendation from only three referees sent directly by the recommender

Complete applications must be submitted by 15 October 2015

This announcement is not an obligation to accept candidates in any or all fields.

Application found at the website below.

Applications submitted not according to this specifications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2015 

Web Address for Applications: https://ttp.ekmd.huji.ac.il 
Contact Information:
	Elitzur Bar-Asher Siegal 
	Email: ebas at mail.huji.ac.il 

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