29.2201, Jobs: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Rank Open, Modern Language Association of America

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LINGUIST List: Vol-29-2201. Mon May 21 2018. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 29.2201, Jobs: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Rank Open, Modern Language Association of America

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Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 12:07:35
From: Samantha Bowens [sbowens at mla.org]
Subject: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Rank Open, Modern Language Association of America, New York, USA

 
University or Organization: Modern Language Association of America 
Department: Bibliographic Information Services
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: http://www.mla.org
Job Title: Indexer
Job Rank: Linguistics Indexer; Rank Open

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature 

Required Language(s): Romance

Description:

The Modern Language Association’s office of bibliographic information services
seeks a linguistics indexer to index, edit, and proofread linguistics
materials for the MLA International Bibliography.

Responsibilities 
- Indexes publications related to linguistics material
-  Assists in maintaining records on periodical coverage and advises the
editor of the Directory of Periodicals on linguistics periodicals 
- Advises the thesaurus staff on issues related to linguistics  

Qualifications
- Advanced degree in linguistics (expertise in Romance languages preferred)
- Reading knowledge of at least one language other than English 
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational acumen
- Ability to work independently

This is a full-time, on-site position at the MLA offices in downtown New York
City. Salary is commensurate with experience. The MLA provides generous
vacation and sick time, flexible work hours, a 403(b) retirement plan, and
individual health and dental plans with no shared premium cost. Candidates
must be able to work legally in New York State. The MLA is unable to provide
relocation assistance.

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to the email address provided below.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: INDEX2018 at mla.org 
Contact Information:
	Coordinator of Human Resources Samantha Bowens 
	Email: INDEX2018 at mla.org 


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