29.3753, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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Subject: 29.3753, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:31:31
From: Amy Karakochuk [linguistics.religiousstudies at usask.ca]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

 
University or Organization: University of Saskatchewan 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Web Address: https://artsandscience.usask.ca/linguistics/
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Specializing in Indigenous Language and Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Indigenous languages of the Americas; Language Revitalization


Description:

The Department of Linguistics and Religious Studies, University of
Saskatchewan, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank
of Assistant Professor in the area of General and Applied Linguistics with a
primary specialization in Indigenous languages of the Americas, language
revitalization and documentation commencing July 1, 2019.  

The successful candidate must have a PhD or expected date of defense in 2019
(at the time of the appointment) in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics with
demonstrated research and teaching experience related to Indigenous language
revitalization, description, and documentation or archiving. Indigenous
community engagement with a research focus on an Indigenous language are also
required. Fluency in an Indigenous language of the Americas would be an asset.
The candidate must also demonstrate excellence in teaching and a record of
peer-reviewed academic publications. 

Responsibilities:
The prospective candidate is expected to contribute to the growth of a vibrant
and successful Linguistics department at the University of Saskatchewan by
participating in course and program development with an Indigenous focus.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in
Linguistics, performing administrative service, maintaining an active research
agenda, engaging in public service, attracting and supervising graduate
students, and applying for external funding.

Terms of appointment:
The appointment will be in the Department of Linguistics and Religious
Studies, currently under transformation to be the Department of Linguistics by
the time of appointment.

Salary bands: 
Assistant Professor: $93,293 to $112,109; Associate Professor: $112,109 to
$130,925; Full Professor: $130,925 to $152,877. Appointment is expected to be
at the Assistant Professor rank. 

This position comes with 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.  

Please submit the following materials via email:
- Cover letter, 
- Detailed curriculum vitae, 
- Minimum of three letters or reference, 
- List and or description of courses they have taken, 
- Copy of PhD degree or a statement of status in the program by the
supervisor, 
- Research statement (no more than 5 pages including references), 
- Teaching portfolio including a teaching philosophy (no more than two pages),
- Teaching evaluations if applicable, 
- Any supporting documents.

Please submit materials to:
Professor Joe Garcea
Department of Linguistics and Religious Studies
Email:  See application email provided below.

Application deadline along with all supporting documents is December 15, 2018;
however applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is
filled.  The anticipated start date is July 1, 2019.

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: 15-Dec-2018 
	  
Email Address for Applications: linguistics.religiousstudies at usask.ca 
Contact Information:
	Amy Karakochuk 
	Email: linguistics.religiousstudies at usask.ca 


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