28.4746, Jobs: General Linguistics; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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Subject: 28.4746, Jobs: General Linguistics; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:19:18
From: Amy Karakochuk [amy.karakochuk at usask.ca]
Subject: General Linguistics; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

University or Organization: University of Saskatchewan 
Job Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada 
Web Address: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/linguistics/
Job Title: Faculty Member, Assistant Professor in General and Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax; ESL, Aboriginal Languages, Inuktitut, minority languages description

Description:

Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor in the area of General and Applied Linguistics with
primary specialization in Syntax, Morphology and Semantics commencing July 1,
2018.  The appointment will initially be in the Department of Linguistics and
Religious Studies (College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan)
currently under transformation to a department focusing on Linguistics.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a PhD (at the time of the appointment) in
Linguistics or Applied Linguistics with primary research and teaching
specialization in Syntax, Morphology and Semantics. Demonstrated excellence in
teaching and a record of peer-reviewed academic articles published in
reputable journals are required. 

The responsibilities of the position include chairing the undergraduate
Linguistics program and teaching 12 cu (four classes) of undergraduate and
graduate Linguistics/Applied Linguistics courses (such as Ling 110, 241, 243,
245, 247, 252, 341, 342, 343, 345, 346, 347, 403, 806) per academic year as
required by the Department. Candidates with an additional background in ESL
and an interest in one of the Aboriginal languages or Inuktitut as well as in
minority languages description will be given preference. 

Salary band for this position is: Assistant Professor:  $93,293 to $112,109 

This position has a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental,
health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory
and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance,
death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense
allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. 

Application Procedure:
Submit applications electronically by e-mail as a complete dossier in PDF
format. The dossier should include detailed curriculum vitae with a
publications list, cover letter, statement of research interests, statement of
teaching interests, copies of official summarized student evaluations of
teaching, and PhD and MA transcript copies. Applicants will also arrange for
three letters of reference to be provided directly to the Department. Submit
applications to the application email below.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2018; however, applications will
be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled.  The anticipated start
date is July 1, 2018.

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential.
All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing
and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and
inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those
who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be given priority.

Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2018 

Email Address for Applications: amy.karakochuk at usask.ca 
Contact Information:
	Professor Veronika Makarova 
	Phone: (306) 966-5641 

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