35.110, Jobs: English based; English; Syntax: Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor - Syntax, University of Chicago

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Date: 03-Jan-2024
From: Tracy Davis [tracyd at uchicago.edu]
Subject: English based; English; Syntax: Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor - Syntax, University of Chicago


University or Organization: University of Chicago
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor - Syntax
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Syntax

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      English based

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor
in Syntax. The selected candidate will pursue their research agenda
under the guidance of a faculty mentor and will participate in the
intellectual life of the department, including by delivering public
presentations of their scholarship. The Instructor will also be
expected to teach four courses per year at both undergraduate and
graduate levels, including courses in syntax and other related areas,
as well as Core courses in the Humanities, and to serve as an adviser
and/or mentor to undergraduate and doctoral students in the
department. The expected start date is September 1, 2024, or as soon
as possible thereafter. The initial appointment will be made for a
two-year term, renewable up to one additional year following
successful review.

Qualifications:

We seek scholars with a specialty in syntax with strong research
abilities. Previous teaching experience at the university level is
highly desired. The successful candidate must have completed the
requirements for a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field by the
start of the appointment.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically to the
University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment website at the link
below. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2023, and will
continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed.

 - Cover Letter
 - CV
 - Research statement
 - Writing sample
 - Teaching statement discussing preparation for the teaching
responsibilities of the position and the courses the applicant would
be prepared to teach.
 - Names and contact information for three references

Optional materials:

 - Sample teaching evaluations
 - Teaching Portfolio

Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials after initial
review.

Enquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee,
Karlos Arregi <karlos at uchicago.edu>. Position contingent on final
budgetary approval.

EEO Statement:

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a
faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints;
with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of
expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals,
and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement,
and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at
https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an
individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional
information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
application process should call 773-834-3988 or email
equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with their request.

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically to the
University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment website at
http://apply.interfolio.com/138229. Review of applications will begin
on March 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled or
the posting is closed.

Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials after initial
review.

Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/138229
Contact Information:
        Professor Karlos L. Arregi
        Email: karlos at uchicago.edu
        Phone: 1-773-702-8522



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