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(Apologies for cross-postings. On-line job ad also available:
http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/job.html )<br>
Job Opportunity: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive
Science<br>
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The Cognitive Science Program at Simon Fraser University in Greater
<br>
Vancouver invites applications for a tenure-track position at the <br>
Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, or in <br>
Computing Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology or related area
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is required, with a strong commitment to excellence in research and
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teaching. Area of specialization must be such that Linguistics, <br>
Philosophy or Psychology fit as the home department. Preference will
<br>
be given to candidates in interdisciplinary areas. However, the <br>
overall innovation and promise of the candidate's work will be <br>
considered as important as any specific area.<br>
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Simon Fraser University (
<a href="http://www.sfu.ca/" eudora="autourl">http://www.sfu.ca</a> ) is
consistently one of the top- <br>
ranked universities in Canada, and is in an exciting phase of rapid
<br>
growth and expansion. The Cognitive Science Program <br>
(
<a href="http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/" eudora="autourl">http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/</a>
) currently has over 50 undergraduate <br>
majors, and is poised for growth with the recent hiring of a Canada <br>
Research Chair. The Cognitive Science Program is administered jointly <br>
by an interdisciplinary Steering Committee, with its home in the <br>
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Simon Fraser University is <br>
situated on Burnaby Mountain in Greater Vancouver.<br>
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Vancouver thrives as a scenic waterfront city located just minutes <br>
away from the mountains and a wide range of outdoor activities. <br>
Vancouver's cultural and intellectual pursuits, leisure <br>
opportunities, favorable climate, and clean and safe environment are <br>
consistently cited as quality of life factors that make it one of the <br>
most desirable places in the world to live and work.<br>
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians <br>
and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser <br>
University is committed to employment equity and encourages <br>
applications from all qualified women and men, including visible <br>
minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. <br>
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Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2004. All positions <br>
are subject to budgetary approval.<br>
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To apply, send a curriculum vitae, evidence of research <br>
productivity, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:<br>
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Faculty Search <br>
Cognitive Science Program, c/o Philosophy Dept. <br>
Simon Fraser University <br>
8888 University Drive <br>
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 <br>
Canada<br>
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