27.132, Jobs: Syntax; Language Acquisition: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 27.132, Jobs: Syntax; Language Acquisition: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut

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Date: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:15:07
From: Jonathan Bobaljik [linguisticssearch at uconn.edu]
Subject: Syntax; Language Acquisition: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut, Connecticut, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://linguistics.uconn.edu/
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Syntax 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at
the University of Connecticut invites applications for a one-year Visiting
Assistant Professorship in Syntax or Syntax/Acquisition.

For the full text of this job ad, and to apply, please see the application
website below.

This position carries a teaching load of two courses per semester, as well as
advising and other responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Completed requirements for a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics or
a related field by start date of employment
- Evidence of a strong research/publication trajectory
- Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Active research interests integrating well with those of the Department’s
current faculty members

Preferred Qualifications:

- Evidence of excellence in research
- A research profile that expands the linguistic and/or methodological
diversity of the department
- Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and advising
- Ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement
to - the diversity and excellence of the learning experience

Appointment Terms

This is a one-year, full-time, nine (9)-month, non-tenure track appointment.
Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and professional experience.
The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the UConn
Storrs campus.

To Apply

Please submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching
statement; research and scholarship statement; and one or two samples of
scholarly writing. Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic
Jobs Online to direct three reference writers to submit letters of reference
on your behalf. 

Evaluation of applicants will begin January 29, 2016, and continue until the
position is filled.  For more information regarding the Department of
Linguistics, please visit the department website at
http://www.linguistics.uconn.edu/. Inquiries should be sent to Jonathan
Bobaljik at the email address below. Employment of the successful candidate is
contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal
background check. (Search # 2016327)

Note that we are also inviting applications for a post-doctoral position
(Search 2016328). If you wish to be considered for both positions, please
apply to both positions via Academic Jobs Online.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may
be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the
number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes
serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn
encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and
members of traditionally underrepresented populations.



Application Deadline: 29-Jan-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6919 
Contact Information:
	Professor Jonathan Bobaljik 
	Email: linguisticssearch at uconn.edu 
	Phone: 8604864229 


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