30.1771, Jobs: General Linguisitics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 30.1771, Jobs: General Linguisitics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut

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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:47:08
From: Jon Gajewski [jon.gajewski at uconn.edu]
Subject: General Linguisitics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://linguistics.uconn.edu/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at
the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting applications for a
Postdoctoral Research Associate with an anticipated start date of August 23,
2019. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal
for a second year. The position carries a teaching load of one course per
semester. We seek an exceptionally talented scholar in theoretical and/or
experimental linguistics whose research interests coincide well with those of
current department faculty. While linguists of any specialization are welcome
to apply, the teaching responsibilities may include one course on formal
semantics.

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; a strong
commitment to theoretical linguistics; evidence of potential for excellence in
teaching and advising; and the ability to contribute through research,
teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the
learning experience.

Appointment Terms:
This is a 11 month, annually renewable position. The successful candidate's
primary academic appointment will be in the Department of Linguistics at the
Storrs campus.

To apply:
Please apply online at the application link provided below, Staff Positions,
Search #2019521. Please submit the following materials: Cover letter with
description of research interests, CV, Three samples of scholarly writing,
Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Additionally, please direct three
reference writers to submit letters of reference to 

lingpostdoc at uconn.edu

Review of applications will begin on May 4, 2019, and continue until the
position is filled.

Inquiries may be sent to Jon Gajewski at the contact information below. 

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2019521)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on May
7, 2019.

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.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://tinyurl.com/nuqza5q 
Contact Information:
	Jon Gajewski 
	Email: lingpostdoc at uconn.edu 


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