30.3583, Jobs: Language Documentation: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

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Subject: 30.3583, Jobs: Language Documentation: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:17:05
From: Sali A. Tagliamonte [linguistics at utoronto.ca]
Subject: Language Documentation: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 
University or Organization: University of Toronto 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
Web Address: https://www.linguistics.utoronto.ca/
Job Title: Asst Professor, Teaching Stream - Indigenous Language Documentation and Rev
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Documentation; Language Revitalization; Indigenous Languages of North America


Description:

The Department of Linguistics, University of Toronto (St George Campus)
invites applications for one full-time teaching stream appointment at the rank
of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the area of Indigenous Language
Documentation and Revitalization in languages spoken in North America,
preferably in Canada. The appointment is expected to begin July 1 2020.

Applicants must have at least a Masters degree in Linguistics or a related
discipline in the area of Indigenous Language Documentation and Revitalization
in languages spoken in North America, preferably Canada by the time of
appointment. A PhD in Linguistics or related discipline by the time of
appointment or shortly thereafter is preferred.
 
Responsibilities include teaching large and small undergraduate courses. 

Experience in teaching-related scholarly activities is required and must
include: 
- Working with Indigenous communities in the area of language documentation
and revitalization and 
- Working on discipline-related teaching methodologies and practice,
curriculum development and implementation. 

The successful applicant must have experience as a course instructor, a record
of excellence in teaching, pedagogical inquiry and teaching-related activities
such as curriculum development and student mentoring, and a demonstrated
interest in teaching-related scholarly activity in Indigenous language
documentation and revitalization. The successful applicant must also have
demonstrated engagement with Indigenous communities, preferably in Canada, as
demonstrated by collaborations within Indigenous communities and with other
researchers who work with similar communities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous.
Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may
use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this
search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and
Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including
those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native,
Native American and Native Hawaiian people.

For the full job posting and to apply, please click on the link below.

The candidate must also arrange for three signed letters of reference on
letterhead, preferably as PDFs, to be sent directly by the referees to Prof
Sali A. Tagliamonte via email to linguistics at utoronto.ca with the subject line
“Indigenous Languages–(your full name)” by the job closing date. At least one
of these referees must emphasize the researcher’s engagement on collaborative
projects with relevant communities.

If you have questions about this position please contact
linguistics at utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons
of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with
disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
 
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity
Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is
confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources
staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For
more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.



Application Deadline: 04-Nov-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1902758&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FToronto 
Contact Information:
	Professor Sali A. Tagliamonte 
	Email: linguistics at utoronto.ca 
	Phone: 416-978-4029 


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