28.1983, Jobs: Syntax: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Subject: 28.1983, Jobs:  Syntax: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:58:20
From:  Human Resources Department [slcl-hr at illinois.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA

University or Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in syntax
Job Rank: Other; Visiting Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Syntax 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant
Professor position in syntax. The appointment will be a full-time, nine-month
position.  Renewal of position is possible and contingent on availability of
funding, strong enrollments, and strong performance reviews.  The target start
date of appointment is August 16, 2017. Salary is commensurate with
experience.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Linguistics (or a closely related field)
with specialization in syntax, in hand by the date of appointment; an active
research agenda including publications in syntax; teaching experience and
evidence of teaching excellence. Additional expertise in semantics or the
syntax-semantics interface is preferred; background in other areas such as
historical linguistics, experimental methodology, or non-Western languages is
a plus.
Teaching duties include graduate and undergraduate courses in syntax, survey
courses in linguistics, and additional courses according to the qualifications
and interests of the successful candidate.  

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois
application login page at the URL for applications below, and upload your
application materials: application letter, CV, up to three sample
publications, teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in
teaching, and names and contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three
professional references. Referees (or Interfolio) will be contacted by the
department within a few days after submission of the application. Only
electronic applications submitted through the application URL will be
accepted.  For more information contact the Human Resources Department (see
contact information below).

To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must be
received no later than May 15th, 2017. The University of Illinois conducts
criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a
contingent offer.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit
http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

Application Deadline: 15-May-2017 

Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.illinois.edu 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Department 
	Email: slcl-hr at illinois.edu 

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