[Lingtyp] Associate/Full Professor in General Linguistics position at the University of Bern

[Linda Konnerth]

Please find an amended version here: 
https://www.philhist.unibe.ch/about_us/now_happening/call_for_applications_general_linguistics/index_eng.html

(Those who do not speak German yet but can commit to acquiring the 
language within two years are encouraged to apply.)


On 10/23/2024 12:06 PM, Linda Konnerth via Lingtyp wrote:
>
> The University of Bern invites applications for an extraordinary 
> (associate) or ordinary (full) professorship (100%) in *General 
> Linguistics* at the Institute of Linguistics, to start August 1, 2025.
>
> Applicants are expected to teach representative topics covering the 
> field of general linguistics, and to carry out research primarily on 
> languages outside Europe and the Indo-European family. The successful 
> candidate pursues innovative approaches in linguistic theorization 
> that directly connect to sociolinguistic research questions. Their 
> research should be based on detailed analysis of primary field work 
> data. While taking an approach in usage-based and typological 
> linguistics, the successful candidate should cover different subfields 
> to complement the existing expertise in morphosyntax.
>
> Active participation in efforts to connect the linguistic disciplines 
> at the University of Bern and to help develop common resources is 
> expected. This includes the Center for the Study of Language and 
> Society at the Walter Benjamin Kolleg, as well as the philologies. The 
> successful candidate builds a bridge between general linguistic and 
> sociolinguistic research at the University of Bern.
>
> As co-director of the institute, the successful candidate is expected 
> to be involved in academic administration; therefore, a good working 
> knowledge of German is indispensable. Previous experience in 
> negotiating external funding of research projects is essential.
>
> The University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the 
> promotion of diversity in employment. In particular, it strives to 
> increase the number of women in senior academic positions and supports 
> job sharing and dual-career hiring. The Faculty of Humanities welcomes 
> applications from people with disabilities, People of Color, and 
> people who, in the Swiss context, are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
>
> Applications including a CV, proof of habilitation or equivalent 
> academic research output, list of publications, list of courses 
> taught, list of externally funded projects, and information on 
> previous employment and participation in academic administration are 
> to be submitted in electronic form by December 1st, 2024 to Korbinian 
> Seitz, korbinian.seitz at histdek.unibe.ch 
> <mailto:korbinian.seitz at histdek.unibe.ch>.
>
> Please also fill in the application form found here: 
> https://www.philhist.unibe.ch/ueber_uns/aktuell/allgemeine_sprachwissenschaft/index_ger.html
>
>
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