26.4107, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology: Assistant Professor, The American University of Beirut

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Subject: 26.4107, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology: Assistant Professor, The American University of Beirut

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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:30:29
From: Nadine Rizk [as_dean at aub.edu.lb]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology: Assistant Professor, The American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

University or Organization: The American University of Beirut 
Department: The Department of English
Job Location: Beirut, Lebanon 
Web Address: http://www.aub.edu.lb
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology 

Description:

The American University of Beirut
Assistant Professor in Linguistics

The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to fill a position of Assistant Professor in Linguistics, to begin August 15, 2016. 

We encourage applications from candidates with research interests in language acquisition (with a focus on child language development, first/second language acquisition, heritage languages, etc.) in a multilingual context or in phonetics/phonology. We especially welcome applicants whose research focuses on languages other than English, including Arabic, and demonstrates strong experimental/quantitative skills.

AUB faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by the time of appointment. They are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level and to participate in the collegial governance of the Department and University. The teaching load is 3/2 with generous support for junior faculty research. Appointments are for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and sample syllabus; arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to: 

Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut 
c/o New York Office
3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303
USA 
Or 
Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to the application email below.

For full consideration, please ensure that all application materials reach AUB by November 15, 2015.

For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx 

The American University of Beirut is the preeminent liberal arts university in the Middle East, serving a diverse, multilingual student body. AUB is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2015 

Email Address for Applications: as_dean at aub.edu.lb 
Contact Information:
	Nadine Rizk 
	Email: as_dean at aub.edu.lb 

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