Fwd: 17.2896, Jobs: Linguistic Anthropology: Asst Prof, University of Toronto

[Susan Ervin-Tripp]

>Date: 04-Oct-2006
>From: Jack Sidnell < jack.sidnell at utoronto.ca >
>Subject: Linguistic Anthropology: Asst Prof, University of Toronto, 
>Ontario, Canada
>
>
>-------------------------Message 1 ----------------------------------
>Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:58:38
>From: Jack Sidnell < jack.sidnell at utoronto.ca >
>Subject: Linguistic Anthropology: Asst Prof, University of Toronto, 
>Ontario, Canada
>
>
>University or Organization: University of Toronto
>Department: Anthropology
>Web Address: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/2573.0.html
>Job Rank: Assistant Professor 
>Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Linguistic Anthropology
>
>Description:
>
>The University of Toronto at Mississauga, Department of Anthropology
>invites applications for a tenure-stream position in linguistic
>anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2007.
>
>Topical and geographic areas are open; however, candidates should have one
>ongoing program of research in one or more of the following areas:
>
>Conversation analysis; Ethnographic approaches to language use (including
>gesture and other aspects of embodied communication); Descriptive, formal
>or functional approaches to linguistic form from a cross-linguistic and
>preferably fieldwork-based perspective; Sociolinguistic issues of language
>variation, change and contact; Culture, language and cognition.
>
>The appointment is at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, which has
>an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern
>and spacious campus. The successful candidate will be expected to
>demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, develop an independently
>funded program of research and to teach in the undergraduate and graduate
>programs and will be a member of the Graduate Department of Anthropology,
>University of Toronto. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Anthropology on
>appointment (or soon thereafter). Additional information on the Department
>can be obtained at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/2573.0.html and
>http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/anthropology
>
>The deadline for submission of applications is November 24, 2006 but
>applications should be submitted well before this date if possible.
>Candidates should send a current Curriculum Vitae, a statement outlining
>current and future research interests, a statement of teaching
>specializations and one current research paper to the address below.
>Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be
>submitted under separate cover. No e-mail applications will be accepted.
>
>The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
>community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
>members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of
>sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further
>diversification of ideas.
>
>All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
>permanent residents will be given priority.
>
>Address for Applications:
>	Chair, Professor Gary W. Crawford
>	Department of Anthropology
>	Room 212 North Building
>	3359 Mississauga Road North
>	Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6
>	Canada
>
>Application Deadline: 24-Nov-2006
>
>Contact Information:
>	Chair, Professor Gary W. Crawford
>	Email: gcrawfor at utm.utoronto.ca
>	Phone: (905) 828-3783
>	Fax: (905) 828-3837