Job opportunity in Sociolinguistics, Gettysburg College, PA, USA

[Harold F. Schiffman]

Forwarded from Linguist-List:

From: Mwangi wa Githinji <mgithinj at gettysburg.edu>
 Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, Gettysburg College, PA, USA


University or Organization: Gettysburg College
 Department: African American Studies
 Job Rank: Assistant Professor
 Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics


 Description:

 The African American Studies Program at Gettysburg College invites
applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in linguistics and undergraduate teaching
experience in African American Studies. We are looking for a candidate
with an interdisciplinary focus, who is committed to making the links
between language, its development and socio-economic processes.  The
candidate is expected to have an active and productive research program in
this area. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction
to African American Studies, The Linguistic Analysis of African American
English and a Survey of the Linguistics of African Languages as part of
their regular rotation of classes within African American Studies.

 Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located
within 90 minutes of the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area.
Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a
220-acre campus with an enrollment of 2,500 students. Gettysburg College
celebrates diversity and especially invites applications from members of
any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American
academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

 To apply please send a letter describing teaching and research interests.
Please include the names and contact information for three references, and
a copy of your curriculum vitae.  Applications must be postmarked by
January 5th, 2005.


 Address for Applications:

 Attn: Mwangi wa Githinji
 Search Committee, African American Studies Program
 Campus Box 2451
 Gettysburg College
 Gettysburg, PA 17325
 United States of America

 Application Deadline: 05-Jan-2005

 Contact Information:

 Mwangi wa Githinji
 Email: mgithinj at gettysburg.edu
 Phone: 717 337 6791
 Website: http://www.gettysburg.edu