30.3625, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Subject: 30.3625, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:08:40
From:  Tetreau [tetreauj at msu.edu]
Subject: Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, USA

 
University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://linglang.msu.edu/
Job Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African
Languages at Michigan State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Sociolinguistics with a focus on language variation and change,
starting August 16, 2020.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Linguistics by time of
appointment, and (near-)native English language proficiency. The candidate
should have a record of high quality research in sociolinguistics
(publications or presentations), and a promising trajectory of scholarly
engagement.

Special consideration will be given to candidates whose scholarly interests
complement and connect with those of our faculty. Applicants who engage in
experimental/computational approaches to modeling and analysis of sound change
and variation are particularly encouraged. The ability to teach phonology,
quantitative methods, or introduction to cognitive science is desirable, as is
some college-level teaching experience. Research in languages other than
English is a plus.
Duties will include active research, teaching, and service.

The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful candidate
is expected to a) teach sociolinguistics, plus undergraduate and graduate
courses in their areas of expertise, as well as in Integrative Studies in the
Arts and Humanities, b) maintain an active research program, including in the
MSU Sociolinguistics Lab c) supervise theses/dissertations and mentor graduate
and undergraduate students, and d) engage in institutional and professional
service.

Review of applications begins November 4th, 2019, and will continue until the
position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically at the
Michigan State Human Resources web site at the application link provided
below. Posting: #610313.

Qualified applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests
- Statement of teaching experience/philosophy
- Up to 3 samples of research work
- Summary of the candidate’s experience with diversity in the classroom and/or
in past or planned research endeavors, any experience mentoring diverse
students or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the
candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence, and
- Names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

For more information, contact Professor Suzanne Evans Wagner
(wagnersu at msu.edu), Chair of the Sociolinguistics Search Committee, B-331
Wells Hall, 619 Red Cedar Road, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48824-1027.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable
accommodation.

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and
organizational culture which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices
and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is
particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to
the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and
pro-active inclusion.

Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The
university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women,
persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Job applicants are
considered for employment opportunities and employees are treated without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



Application Deadline: 04-Nov-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://careers.msu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Suzanne Evans Wagner 
	Email: wagnersu at msu.edu 


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