position in English linguistics

[Laurel Brinton]

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The Department of English at the University of British Columbia invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English Language to
teach the Structure of Modern English, with expertise in one or more of the
following areas: History of English, Dialectical Variation, Linguistic
Stylistics, Literary Semantics, and Cognitive Linguistics.  The successful
candidate will be expected to combine linguistic and literary studies.
Applicants must have a PhD, publications and strong evidence of active
research, and some experience teaching at the post-secondary level.

This position is subject to funding, and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of
application with their current CV, including email address, telephone
numbers, clear indication of citizenship, and an example of their published
research, and should arrange for three letters of reference to be forwarded
to Dr. Sherrill Grace, Head, Department of English, University of British
Columbia, 397-1873 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1.  Complete
applications must be received by 15 November 2001.  Position start date: 1
July 2002.

The UBC English Department includes 53 tenure-stream faculty, plus
full-time sessionals and teaching assistants.  It has a large and active
Graduate Program, an Honours program, a large Major Program in Literature,
a Major in Language, and a First Year Program.  Faculty and students are
encouraged in their wide disciplinary and interdisciplinary interests.
Please consult the Department WEB site for details on our programs,
faculty, and activities: <http://www.english.ubc.ca/>www.english.ubc.ca.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is
directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Applications must identify citizenship and/immigration status.  The
University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed
to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

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Laurel Brinton
Professor
English Department
University of British Columbia
#397-1873 East Mall
Vancouver, B.C.  V6T 1Z1
Canada
PHONE: (604) 822-5738
FAX: (604) 822-6906
www.english.ubc.ca/~lbrinton/