32.3443, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Language Sustainability (ILS), University of Alberta

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Subject: 32.3443, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Language Sustainability (ILS), University of Alberta

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Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:08:49
From: Juhani Järvikivi [jarvikivi at ualberta.ca]
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Language Sustainability (ILS), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

 
University or Organization: University of Alberta 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 
Web Address: https://www.ualberta.ca/linguistics/index.html
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Language Sustainability (ILS)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Indigenous Language
Sustainability (ILS) position. This full time appointment is effective July 1,
2022.

Applicants must hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Linguistics or an
allied field, have experience with fieldwork and community-based documentation
or ethnography of Indigenous languages, and demonstrate evidence of relevant
peer-reviewed scholarly publications. Relevant teaching experience is desired.
The successful candidate’s research could include, but is not limited to,
Indigenous/endangered language documentation, the sociocultural dynamics of
language and language revitalization, and/or development of technologies in
support of endangered language sustainability.

Our department is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in
research and teaching and we particularly encourage and will especially
welcome applications from women and/or members of Indigenous communities.

The Department seeks candidates with demonstrated background in and knowledge
of issues pertaining to Indigenous peoples, and with experience in
community-engaged research with Indigenous communities. Successful candidates
will be expected to develop an innovative externally-funded research program,
supervise and mentor graduate students, and provide service to the Department,
Faculty, University, and discipline. The successful candidate will also be
expected to offer courses in linguistics at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels, including courses in Indigenous Language Sustainability,
including those that are part of our new Certificate in Language Documentation
and Revitalization, as well as in their own area of specialization.

The Department of Linguistics currently has 14 full-time academic faculty
members, 150  undergraduate majors and 29 graduate students. The Department is
also home to the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development
Institute (CILLDI), administered through the Department
(http://www.cilldi.ualberta.ca).  CILLDI hosts an annual Summer School which
provides basic training in linguistics, Indigenous languages, second language
teaching and other aspects of professional enhancement related to ILS. Those
interested in learning more about the Department of Linguistics are invited to
view our website (https://www.ualberta.ca/linguistics) or contact Juhani
Järvikivi (see email address below).

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance
with the Faculty Agreement as per the negotiated salary scales:
https://www.ualberta.ca/faculty-and-staff/pay-tax-information/salary-scales.

To have your application considered, please Apply Online below and submit the
following:
 - Cover letter that includes an overview of your program of research and the
names of the three referees. Please note: Letters of reference will only be
requested from selected candidates. Referees should be prepared to send their
letters in January.
 - CV
 - Copies of up to three publications (submitted as one attachment under "List
of Publications" option)
 - Teaching dossier that includes a brief teaching philosophy and evidence of
teaching effectiveness (Attach under "Statement of Teaching/Research
Interests" option)

Please, apply online via the application link below. Application Deadline:
Open until filled, review of applications begins on 1 Jan 2022.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110746496/ 
Contact Information:
	Chair of the Search Committee Juhani Järvikivi 
	Email: jarvikivi at ualberta.ca 


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