33.3290, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics, Yale University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-33-3290. Thu Oct 27 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 33.3290, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics, Yale University

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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:55:36
From: Julie Kinsella [julie.kinsella at yale.edu]
Subject: Historical Linguistics: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

 
University or Organization: Yale University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: https://ling.yale.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Yale University is looking to hire a
multi-year Lecturer in Historical Linguistics, with an initial 3-year
appointment, beginning July 1, 2023, and the possibility of renewal for a
second 3-year term. The Lecturer will offer introductory and advanced courses
and advise student research in historical linguistics/language change at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching expectation is normally 4
courses per academic year, plus advising responsibilities. The focus of the
courses would be historical linguistics/language change, but the Lecturer will
also offer other courses that help us meet the needs of our curriculum, which
will be determined based on their areas of expertise. The position is open to
any specialization within historical linguistics. We particularly welcome
applications from people whose work focuses on sound change, Indigenous or
endangered languages, and/or quantitative approaches to language change.

Qualifications: 
The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or have completed all
requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of hire.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit an application through
Interfolio at the link below. Applications should include the following
materials:
 - a cover letter
 - a current CV
 - a teaching statement describing the candidate's perspective on teaching and
mentoring, including their views and experiences relevant to teaching students
from a range of backgrounds
 - a research statement
 - three representative pieces of research
 - the names and email addresses of three referees
 - evidence of teaching and advising excellence, such as syllabi or course
evaluations

Timeline: To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by
December 2, 2022. Review of applications will begin shortly thereafter. Later
applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact information:
 - For information about the position: Claire Bowern, Search Committee Chair
(email address: claire.bowern at yale.edu)
 - For application assistance: Julie Kinsella, Sr Administrative Assistant
(email address:  julie.kinsella at yale.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale
values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes
applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and
underrepresented minorities.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/115833 
Contact Information:
	Search Committee Chair Claire Bowern 
	Email: claire.bowern at yale.edu 


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