28.2012, Jobs: Syntax: Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 28.2012, Jobs: Syntax: Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut

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Date: Mon, 01 May 2017 11:08:36
From: Jon Gajewski [linguisticssearch at uconn.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Visiting 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 in Syntax
Job Rank: Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: 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 with an anticipated start date of August 23,
2017.

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; and 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; expertise in
another area of linguistics, such as acquisition, fieldwork or phonology;
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 May 15, 2017 and continue until the
position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon
the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
(Search #2017548)

Note that we are also inviting applications for a post-doctoral position
(Search #2017515). If you wish to be considered for both positions, please
apply to both positions via Academic Jobs Online. 

For more information regarding the Department of Linguistics, please visit the
department website at http://www.linguistics.uconn.edu/. Inquiries should be
sent to Jon Gajewski at the email below.

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.
UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our
vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. 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:  (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9127 
Contact Information:
	Jon Gajewski 
	Email: linguisticssearch at uconn.edu 
	Phone: (860) 486-4229 

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