30.1772, Jobs: Syntax: Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut

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LINGUIST List: Vol-30-1772. Thu Apr 25 2019. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 30.1772, Jobs: Syntax: Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut

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Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:53:06
From: Jon Gajewski [jon.gajewski at uconn.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://linguistics.uconn.edu
Job Title: Visiting 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 an anticipated
one-semester Visiting Professor in Syntax (Associate or Full) with an
anticipated start date of August 23, 2019 or January 1, 2020.

This position carries a teaching load of two courses, as well as advising and
other responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to share a deep commitment to
effective instruction at the undergraduate level and to the mentoring of
students in their professional development.  The successful candidate will
also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented
groups; demonstrate through their activities the richness of diversity in the
learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional
methods and research tools; and contribute to the development of pedagogical
techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and
intellectual interests.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics or a related field; evidence of
a strong research/publication record; 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; evidence of 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 full-time, non-tenure track appointment for one-semester at the
(associate) professor level. Salary is competitive and rank and salary are
based on qualifications and professional experience. The successful
candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the UConn Storrs campus.

To Apply:
Go to Academic Jobs online to apply at the link provided below, and select
“Apply Now” to be redirected to complete your application. Applicants should
submit the following materials cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of
teaching excellence and a sample of scholarly writing. Please include the
names of two references in the cover letter. Evaluation of applicants will
begin May 4, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.  (Search # 2019520)

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

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://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13622 
Contact Information:
	Jon Gajewski 
	Email: linguisticssearch at uconn.edu 


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