30.3756, Jobs: Syntax: Rank Open, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 30.3756, Jobs: Syntax: Rank Open, University of Connecticut

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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 12:34:28
From: Jon Gajewski [jon.gajewski at uconn.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Rank Open, University of Connecticut, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.uconn.edu
Job Title: Associate or Full Professor of Syntax
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Syntax 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Syntax.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and
scholarship through high quality publications and national recognition. In the
area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a commitment to
instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, development of
innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, outreach and
professional development. Successful candidates will also be expected to
broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate
through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of
diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into
instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing
pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles
and intellectual interests.

Minimim Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics or a related field; five
years of experience; a research focus on syntax in a generative framework; a
record of publications in journals, edited volumes or book series; ability to
teach graduate courses in syntax, and a range of courses in the Department's
undergraduate curriculum; active research interests integrating well with
those of the Department’s current faculty members; and a commitment to
promoting diversity through academic and research programs. 

Preferred Qualifications:
Rank of Associate or Full (or foreign equivalent) at current institution; a
record of publication in high profile or high impact journals or book series;
a record of invitations to speak at international conferences; evidence of
success in graduate teaching and advising such as publications and placement
record of supervised students.

Appointment Terms:
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start
date of August 23, 2020. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will
be at the Storrs campus. This position carries a teaching load of two courses
per semester, as well as research, advising and other responsibilities. Salary
and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply:
Follow the online application link below to be redirected to Academic Jobs
Online at the application link provided below to complete your application. 

Please submit the following and include your last name as well as search
#2020190 in the document title for each document submitted:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Research and scholarship statement,
- Teaching statement,
- Three research writing samples,
- The names of three references, and
- Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation,
integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and
pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.).

Evaluations of applicants will begin November 24, 2019 and continue until the
position is filled. If you have questions or need further information you may
contact Željko Bošković at: linguisticssearch at uconn.edu

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2020190)

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: 24-Nov-2019 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?joblist---529-14939 
Contact Information:
	Željko Bošković 
	Email: linguisticssearch at uconn.edu 


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