FW: Ling Anthro position, Alaska-Anchorage

[Woolard, Kathryn]

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>  1. Linguistic anthropology tenure-track position, University of Alaska
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>Date:    Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:56:31 -0800
>From:    David Bowie <db.list at PMPKN.NET>
>Subject: Linguistic anthropology tenure-track position, University of
>Alaska Anchorage
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>This may be of interest to some on the list, or to people you may know;
>please feel free to forward:
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>The Departments of English and Anthropology at the University of Alaska
>Anchorage invite applications for a joint tenure-track assistant
>professor position in anthropological linguistics, beginning August
>2012. The position requires a PhD in anthropology, English, linguistics,
>or a related discipline by 1 July 2012. Academic concentration must be
>in anthropological linguistics, linguistic anthropology, or a very
>closely allied subfield. We seek someone with a record of ethnographic
>fieldwork, broadly defined, who is capable of teaching courses in
>linguistics and anthropology at both the undergraduate and graduate
>levels. Geographical area of expertise is open, but candidates with a
>research agenda involving the circumpolar or northern Pacific Rim
>regions are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate¹s
>application will demonstrate a record of or commitment to research
>involving indigenous peoples. The position is a tripartite appointment
>that will involve teaching two courses in the Department of English and
>one in the Department of Anthropology each semester; maintaining an
>active research program in the field of specialization; and providing
>service to the departments, university, and community. The successful
>candidate will have the opportunity to develop new courses for both
>departments, and candidates are invited to address this in their cover
>letter. Please apply electronically at https://www.uakjobs.com/. Be
>prepared to attach a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the
>position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests
>(including a description of your approach to linguistics), a writing
>sample (not to exceed 30 pages), a teaching portfolio (including a
>statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and a sample
>assignment outline), and the names and contact information for three
>professional references. Please arrange to send hard copies of
>transcripts and three recommendation letters directly to Dr. David
>Bowie, Chair, English/Anthropology Joint Search Committee, Department of
>English, 3211 Providence Dr, Anchorage AK 99508-4614. Review of
>applications will begin immediately, but screening will continue until
>the position is filled, with applications received by 1 December 2011
>receiving fullest consideration.
>
>UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution. Applicant must be
>eligible for employment under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
>1986 and subsequent amendments. Your application for employment with UAA
>is subject to public disclosure.
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