<div dir="ltr"><p class="" style="margin-bottom:12pt">The Linguistics Department of the University of California,
Santa Barbara seeks to hire a linguist specializing in typologically-informed
field linguistics. For primary consideration, submit materials by November 12,
2013.<br>
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The appointment will be a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor
level, effective July 1, 2014. Candidates must have expertise in the analysis
of linguistic structure, a theoretical specialization in one or more subfields
of linguistics, experience in language documentation and description, and
research experience with one or more languages or language families. We are
especially interested in candidates with expertise in technical fieldwork
methodologies, work with lesser-known languages, and/or an understanding of the
roles of diachrony and contact in shaping language. The ideal candidate will
have the potential to link the theoretical implications of his or her research
to other sub-disciplines in linguistics, and to interact with colleagues and
students across disciplinary boundaries at UCSB. The ability to engage with the
departmental focus on functional and usage-based approaches to linguistic
explanation is essential. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in
teaching and will be expected to teach a range of graduate and undergraduate
courses in general linguistics and field linguistics, including a year-long
graduate field methods sequence. The Ph.D. in linguistics or a related field is
required. The degree is normally required by the time of appointment. The
position will remain open until filled.<br>
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Please submit all materials via the online UC Recruit System at: <a href="https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00205">https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00205</a><br>
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No paper applications please. Inquiries may be addressed to the Search
Committee at <a href="mailto:search-linguistics@linguistics.ucsb.edu">search-linguistics@linguistics.ucsb.edu</a>.
Interviews will be conducted either in person at the Linguistic Society of
America annual meeting (January 2-5, 2014) or via Skype video conferencing; the
two formats will be given equivalent consideration.<br>
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Our department has a genuine commitment to diversity and is especially
interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of
the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.<br>
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Meg Wilson, Academic Personnel Coordinator<br>
Linguistics and Philosophy<br>
3431B South Hall, Administrative Support Center<br>
University of California Santa Barbara<br>
+1805-893-7151 / <a href="mailto:mwilson@hfa.ucsb.edu">mwilson@hfa.ucsb.edu</a></p></div>