JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- University of Florida

[Susan Penfield]

FYI:
Please contact Kenneth Sassaman (sassaman at ufl.edu) if interested!

University of Florida Department of Anthropology Assistant/Associate
Professor of Linguistic Anthropology



The University of Florida Department of Anthropology enthusiastically
announces a search for an endowed position at the rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor specializing in southeastern U.S. Native American
languages. The Elling Eide Endowed Professorship in Miccosukee Language and
Culture supports research and professional activities related to Miccosukee,
Muskogee, and associated languages. Candidates must have established
research in southeastern U.S. Native American languages and cultures, with
possible specializations including but not limited to language
documentation, language planning, language revitalization, and training.
Community involvement is highly desirable, as is interest in endangered
languages and cultures. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment,
August 16, 2011.  Applicants should have an excellent record of funded
research, publications, as well as experience and demonstrable enthusiasm
for teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. The
successful candidate will work closely with the Department of Linguistics
and other appropriate units on campus. Teaching expectations include
Language and Culture at the undergraduate and graduate levels, courses on
topics relevant to the study of endangered languages and cultures, courses
on southeastern U.S. Native communities, and courses in the candidate's area
of specialization. In addition, the candidate is expected to maintain a
vigorous research program, including pursuing external funding, regularly
publishing research results, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate
students. Endowment funds are available for program building and to support
research of the candidate. Salary is competitive and negotiable. The
University of Florida Anthropology Department has 27 faculty members, 170
graduate students, and is an interdisciplinary unit within a University of
over 49,000 students. Application must include a letter detailing research
and teaching interests and accomplishments, a current CV, and the names,
addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of four references.
 Electronic
submission of application materials should be directed to Eide Professor of
Linguistic Anthropology, Reference # 00008307 and sent to
anthro-search at ufl.edu.  If necessary, paper applications should be sent to
Eide Professor of Linguistic Anthropology Search Committee, Department of
Anthropology, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117305, Gainesville, FL
32611-7305. After submitting the application package, candidates must
complete an online data card at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. The
closing date for receiving applications is January 3, 2011. The University
of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a
diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women, and those from
other underserved groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants who will be
attending the AAA or LSA meetings are encouraged to meet with UF faculty for
further information.



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*Susan D. Penfield, Ph.D.
**(Currently on leave to the National Science Foundation.
E-mail: spenfiel at nsf.gov
Phone at NSF: 703-292-4535)*


Department of English (Primary)
Faculty affiliate in Linguistics, Language, Reading and Culture,
Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT),
American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI)
The Southwest Center
University of Arizona,
Tucson, Arizona 85721
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