position announcement

[Joan Kelly Hall]

To Info-CHILDES members,
A group of researchers here at UGA recently received funding to establish a
state-of-the art digital language research laboratory.  In order to help
establish and maintain the laboratory, we are looking to hire a Research
Associate. I've included a copy of the position announcement below. I'd be
happy to answer any questions or provide additional info to interested
parties. My email address is included in the announcement.
Thanks.

Joan Kelly Hall
University of Georgia



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The University of Georgia
Working Group for the Study of Languages, Discourse, and Communicative
Practices

Position:
The interdisciplinary Working Group for the Study of Languages, Discourse,
and Communicative Practices, sponsored by the Institute for Behavioral
Research at the University of Georgia, seeks to hire a Research Associate
to manage a newly funded digital language research laboratory. The position
is a 12-month appointment, renewable for up to three years, to begin July
2001. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Qualifications:
A doctorate or ABD in applied linguistics, communication sciences, new
media production or related field by July 2001 is required. Also required
is expertise in using digital audio and video technological tools for
conducting research on language as well as a potential for or record of
success in publishing scholarship and obtaining external funding for
research.

Responsibilities:
Duties include managing the research laboratory, conducting regular
training sessions for faculty and students, developing a clearinghouse of
technology-based resources, maintaining a language data bank, coordinating
the Invited Speaker Seminar Series, and identifying and securing extramural
funding to support laboratory activities and faculty research.

Procedure:
Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, transcripts, and 3
reference letters to the address below.

Applications received by February 15, 2001 are assured of full consideration.

Dr. Joan Kelly Hall
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Language Education
125 Aderhold Hall
Athens, GA 30602
e-mail: jkhall at arches.uga.edu
Fax: 706-542-4509

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution.