31.2868, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Assistant Professor, York University

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Subject: 31.2868, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Assistant Professor, York University

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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:34:27
From: Gabriela Alboiu [galboiu at yorku.ca]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Assistant Professor, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University or Organization: York University 
Department: Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
Web Address: https://dlll.laps.yorku.ca/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Morphology; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax; Bilingualism

Description:

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal
Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites qualified candidates to
apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Linguistics at the
Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2021, subject to budgetary
approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

A PhD in Linguistics is required. Applicants should have a clearly articulated
program of research and show (promise of) excellence in teaching, scholarly
research and publication and service. We are seeking a candidate who is
familiar with generative approaches to linguistics, has a strong background in
core areas of linguistics, especially morpho-syntax (experimental work is a
plus), and an interest in bilingualism and/or language acquisition.

The prospective candidate must be able to teach courses such as: Language and
Mind, Morphology 1, Syntax 1, Semantics, First Language Acquisition, Second
Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, Canadian English, Sociolinguistics and
Linguistic Systems: Linguistic Mechanisms, and Languages in Contact. 

Candidates must provide evidence (or promise) of research excellence as
demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of (forthcoming)
publications; presentations at major conferences; and strong recommendations
from three referees. 

Evidence (or promise) of excellence in teaching will be provided through: the
teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations
including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology
enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference. 

The position will involve undergraduate as well as graduate teaching and
supervision, and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt
appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with
Disabilities and is committed to expanding the accessibility of the workplace
to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the
selection process are invited to contact Maria João Dodman, Chair of the
Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at lllchair at yorku.ca.

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values
diversity, including gender and sexual diversity. The AA Program can be found
at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs  or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713.
Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative
Action program can do so as part of the application process. The form can also
be found at:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form.  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens,
permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority.
No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status
Declaration form which is available through the application process and can
also be found at
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.

Applicants should submit:
- A signed letter of application outlining their professional experience and
interest in this position,
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae,
- Samples of publications,
- A statement of research,
- A statement of teaching,
- Teaching evaluations, and
- Three confidential letters of reference.

All these documents should be uploaded to the application link provided below.

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2021 

Web Address for Applications: https://apply.laps.yorku.ca 
Contact Information:
	Chair, DLLL Maria João Dodman 
	Email: lllchair at yorku.ca 

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