Job: Language Development: University of Colorado

[Kira Hall]

Dear Igala list participants,

I would be grateful if you could spread the news about this new 
assistant professor position to qualified candidates working in the 
area of language development (here broadly defined to include first and 
second language acquisition, language socialization, aphasiology, and 
bilingualism).  We are looking for someone whose work is empirical, 
usage-based, and attentive to social as well as cognitive dimensions of 
language development.

Many thanks,

Kira

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University or Organization: University of Colorado at Boulder 
Department: Linguistics
Web Address:  www.colorado.edu/linguistics/
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Colorado at Boulder 
invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant 
Professor level in the field of language development, to begin August 
2007. We encourage applications from specialists in any area of 
language development, including first language acquisition, second 
language acquisition, language socialization, aphasiology, and 
bilingualism. We especially welcome applicants whose research is 
empirical, usage-based, and attentive to social as well as cognitive 
dimensions of language development. Teaching responsibilities include 
undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization, as 
well as occasional introductory survey courses in linguistics, 
psycholinguistics, or sociolinguistics. Applicants should have 
completed a Ph.D. in linguistics (or closely related field) by the time 
of the appointment. Additional information on the University of 
Colorado Department of Linguistics can be found at 
www.colorado.edu/linguistics/. The deadline for receipt of applications 
is November 17, 2006, but applications will be considered until the 
position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining 
details of current and future research interests, a statement of 
teaching experience and specialization, a curriculum vitae, two 
representative publications or research papers, and three letters of 
recommendation. Address all correspondence to: Prof. Kira Hall, Search 
Committee Chair, Department of Linguistics, 295 UCB, University of 
Colorado, Boulder, Colorado  80309-0295. The University of Colorado at 
Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and 
employment.



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Kira Hall, Associate Professor
Director, Program in Culture, Language and Social Practice (CLASP)
Departments of Linguistics and Anthropology
Campus Box 295
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO  80309-0295
Phone: 303-492-2912
Fax: 303-492-4416
Web: www.colorado.edu/linguistics/faculty/kira_hall