Linganth VAP University of South Florida

[Messing, Jacqueline]

Dear Colleagues, 
 
I am forwarding an announcement for a linguistic anthropology visiting position in my department at the University of South Florida, and I would appreciate it if you could forward it to your students and colleagues.
 
Thank you.
 
Jacqui Messing
 
Jacqueline Messing, Ph.D.
Kislak Fellow, Library of Congress
& Fellow, Latin American Studies, University of Maryland-College Park
 
Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave., SOC 107
Tampa, FL 33620
 
 
Immediate Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor in Anthropological Linguistics

Pending final approval, the Department of Anthropology, University of South Florida, seeks to hire a

Visiting Assistant Professor to teach anthropological linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2009-2010 academic year. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in anthropology by time of appointment, with expertise in anthropological linguistics and a demonstrated interest in applied linguistic research in such areas as s health communication, education, or urban issues. The teaching load will be three classes per semester, to include introductory Anthropological Linguistics and upper level Language and Culture in the fall semester, and a graduate seminar on a topic in the field of language and communication in the Spring semester. Ability to teach ethnographic research methods at the undergraduate or graduate level an advantage. Salary (9 month) is $45,000 plus benefits. Starting date August 7, 2009.

 

For further information about the department and university, visit our web site:

http://anthropology.usf.edu. Applications must be sent electronically, and should include a letter detailing experience and interest in the position, CV, evidence of teaching ability, (such as copies of teaching evaluations), and names/contact information for three references. Applications should be sent to Dr. Elizabeth Bird: ebird at cas.usf.edu; phone enquiries to Dr. Bird at 813 974 0802. Review will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled; applications received by July 17 will receive priority. The University of South Florida is an affirmative action, equal access, equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.