27.460, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh

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Subject: 27.460, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh

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Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:30:01
From: Shelome Gooden [sgooden at pitt.edu]
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer in Sociolinguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics 

Description:

Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Linguistics at the University of
Pittsburgh seeks applications for one position of Lecturer in
Sociolinguistics.  The initial contract begins on September 1, 2016 and runs
through April 30, 2017.

Qualification Requirements: 

PhD in Sociolinguistics. At least 3 years post-MA teaching experience. The
principal focus of this position is the running of the Department’s capstone
internship program for undergraduate majors. The ideal candidate should have a
strong background in sociolinguistics and be passionate about the relevance of
sociolinguistic insights for real-world challenges including those within
business, education, healthcare, legal system, media, and governmental
contexts in the local Pittsburgh area and beyond.  Candidates must have
demonstrated experience and success in networking with such entities. The
internship coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of our internship
program, including recruitment; web/social media promotion; student interviews
and selection; orientation; academic and professional advising; development
and execution of professional development activities/workshops; alumni
outreach and networking; community and professional outreach regarding
linguistics in the professions. The internship program is very closely tied to
our general advising of undergraduate students so the internship coordinator
will also be involved with advising. The position will involve responsibility
for teaching 2-3 classes in the Department each semester, with contact hours
not exceeding 9 hours per week. 

Salary and benefits: Access to Pitt's retirement program and full medical
benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Apply at the application website below by providing a letter of application, a
current CV, a teaching statement, measurements of teaching effectiveness and
three letters of recommendation. Questions about the position may be made to
Shelome Gooden, Chair (email below). Deadline: February 22, 2016. Women and
members of minority groups that are underrepresented in academia are
especially encouraged to apply. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 22-Feb-2016 

Web Address for Applications: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MTQ1 
Contact Information:
	Department Chair Shelome Gooden 
	Email: sgooden at pitt.edu 

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