Postdoctoral position in child language at Rice University

[Suzanne Kemmer]

Please forward to interested researchers:



The Department of Linguistics at Rice University is extending the  
deadline for applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the field of  
child language acquisition. This is a one-year position, renewable by  
mutual agreement for a second year.  Responsibilities of the position  
include teaching one course per semester and pursuing research.

A Ph.D. in Linguistics, Psychology, or other pertinent allied field,  
with primary specialization in child language acquisition, is required  
at time of appointment. Position start date is July 1, 2009.  We  
especially welcome applications from researchers who share the  
department's interest in approaching language from a usage-based  
perspective with solid empirical grounding in primary data, especially  
approaches of a cognitive, social-interactional, and/or functional  
nature. See also our departmental web site at http://ling.rice.edu.

Application materials include: cover letter, research statement,  
sample of written work, past teaching evaluations (if available), and  
three letters of reference.  The new deadline for the receipt of  
materials is April 7, 2009.

Rice University is committed to affirmative action and equal  
opportunity in education and employment. Rice does not discriminate on  
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national  
or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status. Rice University  
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Address for Applications:  Child Language Acquisition Search,  
Department of Linguistics, MS-23, Rice University, 6100 Main Street,  
Houston, TX 77005, USA