31.3247, Jobs: Syntax; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, McMaster University

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Subject: 31.3247, Jobs: Syntax; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, McMaster University

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Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:49:13
From: Bianca James [jamesb4 at mcmaster.ca]
Subject: Syntax; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada

 
University or Organization: McMaster University 
Department: Linguistics and Languages
Job Location: Ontario, Canada 
Web Address: https://linguistics.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Linguistics with Specialization in Syntax
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax 


Description:

Tenure-Track Position--Assistant Professor in Linguistics with specialization
in syntax, and additional focus in morphology, semantics, and/or
sociolinguistics

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the
Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands protected by the
Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

Position Description:
Areas of Specialization: Syntax, and additional focus in morphology,
semantics, and/or sociolinguistics

Areas of competence:
At the time of appointment, applicants should have a Ph.D. in linguistics,
with evidence of strong research and teaching potential. The successful
candidate should be able to teach core linguistics courses (some or all of
syntax, morphology, semantics, typology, at the undergraduate and graduate
level). We especially seek a colleague whose research and teaching will
enhance sociolinguistic awareness, linguistic diversity and social justice
within the department and associated programs. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the department’s
collegial and collaborative intellectual community as well as university-wide
inclusive excellence goals and priorities.

The Department of Linguistics and Languages at McMaster University is home to
two undergraduate programs (Linguistics; Cognitive Science of Language) and an
interdisciplinary graduate program (MSc; PhD) in the Cognitive Science of
Language which includes faculty from Humanities, Science, and Health Sciences.
The department has a strong research orientation and has expertise in
Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Applied
Linguistics, and Corpus Linguistics. The appointed candidate will be invited
to join McMaster’s Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental & Applied
Linguistics (ARiEAL). For further information on the Department of Linguistics
and Languages, please see: https://linguistics.humanities.mcmaster.ca/. For
further information on ARiEAL, please see: https://arieal.mcmaster.ca.

The starting date for the appointment is scheduled for July 1, 2021. Starting
salary will be commensurate with experience.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity
and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its
Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster
University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and
diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University
seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion,
who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and
especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples,
members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with
disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

All applicants must complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes
approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an
option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and
will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool
and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process.
Inquiries about the Diversity Survey may be directed to
hr.empequity at mcmaster.ca. 

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process
should contact the Office of the Dean.

To apply, please visit the application link provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Ivona Kucerova 
	Email: kucerov at mcmaster.ca 


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