27.732, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-27-732. Mon Feb 08 2016. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 27.732, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 12:47:21
From:  Ensign [ensignca at msu.edu]
Subject: Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA

University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: The Department of Linguistics & Germanic, Slavic, Asian & African Languages
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Job Title: Fixed Term Linguistics Teacher
Job Rank: Assistant Professor; Instructor

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics 

Description:

Position Summary:

The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African
Languages at Michigan State University is seeking a full-time assistant
professor or instructor, beginning August 16, 2016. This is a fixed-term,
non-renewable, nine-month, academic year position.  

Duties will include teaching 5 courses over two semesters in undergraduate
sociolinguistics, multiple sections of Introduction to Linguistics and a
graduate seminar in the candidate’s area of expertise. Some supervision of
graduate students is also expected. 

Minimum Qualifications: MA degree in an appropriate field. The successful
candidate will have research experience in quantitative sociolinguistics.
Interests related areas of linguistics, such as phonetics, syntax, or language
acquisition, would be desirable. 

Desired Degree: Doctoral or MA

Desired Qualifications: Ph.D. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching
and research.

For more information about the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic,
Asian and African Languages, please visit our website at
http://www.linglang.msu.edu

Special Instructions to Applicant: 

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2016 and will continue until the
position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically via the MSU
Human Resources website, below, Posting 2775. Applicants must submit a cover
letter, an updated CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and
email addresses of 3 potential referees who will be sent an e-mail request for
their letter of recommendation. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or
permanent residents must provide documentation evidencing employment
authorization in the United States. 

For more information contact the search committee chair, Dr. Alan Munn,
Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages,
at amunn at msu.edu

The Department of Linguistics & Germanic, Slavic, Asian & African Languages, a
dynamic inclusive community, encourages intellectual and cultural diversity,
prepares students for a range of careers that require global cultural
knowledge, and is an integral part of the College of Arts & Letters and
Michigan State University's international engagement.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to
achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.msu.edu/ 
Contact Information
	Ensign 
	Email: ensignca at msu.edu 

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