6.1348, Jobs: Computational Ling, Spanish - Second Lg Acquisition

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-6-1348. Wed Oct 4 1995. ISSN: 1068-4875. Lines:  135
 
Subject: 6.1348, Jobs: Computational Ling, Spanish - Second Lg Acquisition
 
Moderators: Anthony Rodrigues Aristar: Texas A&M U. <aristar at tam2000.tamu.edu>
            Helen Dry: Eastern Michigan U. <hdry at emunix.emich.edu>
 
Associate Editor:  Ljuba Veselinova <lveselin at emunix.emich.edu>
Assistant Editors: Ron Reck <rreck at emunix.emich.edu>
                   Ann Dizdar <dizdar at tam2000.tamu.edu>
                   Annemarie Valdez <avaldez at emunix.emich.edu>
 
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Editor for this issue: lveselin at emunix.emich.edu (Ljuba Veselinova)
 
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Date:  Mon, 02 Oct 1995 15:12:09 EDT
From:  gouzevgv at sun.mcs.clarkson.edu (Gregory V. Gouzev)
Subject:  Jobs at Caterpillar Inc.
 
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Date:  Tue, 03 Oct 1995 08:45:15 EDT
From:  westphal at umbc.edu (GFW)
Subject:  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
 
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Date:  Mon, 02 Oct 1995 15:12:09 EDT
From:  gouzevgv at sun.mcs.clarkson.edu (Gregory V. Gouzev)
Subject:  Jobs at Caterpillar Inc.
 
 
        Positions Available
 
Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of earthmoving
equipment, is currently developing a state-of-the-art computer
translation system. The Caterpillar Automatic Machine Translation (AMT)
system includes a system of controlled English called Caterpillar
Technical English. The technical writer's CTE input is monitored by
linguistic software integrated into the authoring system. The
controlled input is then translated by machine into the target
languages.
 
Caterpillar is currently seeking qualified individuals to help with the
development and maintenance of this system. Candidates must possess
skills in at least three of the following areas;
 
 
        Computational Linguistics
        Contrastive Linguistics (typology)
        Technical Writing (including electronic document delivery)
        Lexicography (preferred candidates will have heavy machinery
                        experience)
        Semantic Domain Modeling
        Translations
        Heavy Equipment
        Project Development
 
Preferred Candidates will have knowledge of one or more of the
following areas:
 
        SGML
        Mechanical Engineering
        Automotive Electronics
        Publishing
        Teaching
        Unix (AIX) computing environments
 
An M.A. or equivalent in an appropriate area is required.
The positions are scheduled to begin January 2nd, 1996. Applications,
including a resume' or c.v. and the names of three references, should
be sent to:
 
 
        Dr. Christine Kamprath
        Senior Computational Linguist
        AMT/CTE Project
        Technical Information Department
        Building N1-AD180
        600 W. Washington Street
        East Peoria,  IL 61630-0371
        USA
 
Deadline for applications is October 15th, 1995, but applications
arriving after that date will be reviewed until qualified candidates
are selected. Applications may be sent by fax or by mail; queries about
the positions will be accepted by phone or e-mail as well.
 
 
e-mail  kamprck at cat.com                         fax     (309) 675-9773
                                                phone   (309) 675-7339
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Date:  Tue, 03 Oct 1995 08:45:15 EDT
From:  westphal at umbc.edu (GFW)
Subject:  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
 
 
	SPANISH - SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION RESEARCH & APPLICATION
	     THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY CAMPUS
 
	Tenure track Assistant Professor of Spanish with specialization in
second language acquisition research and application. Ph.D. in hand by
September 1, 1996. Will teach courses at undergraduate and M.A. levels in
Spanish language and language teaching methodology/learning strategies.
Will participate in curriculum development, particularly at elementary and
intermediate levels, and in implementation of department-wide assessment
measures and outreach programs with area schools.  Resume, transcript and
three letters of recommendation should be received by December 1, 1995.
Send to German F. Westphal, Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics,
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Campus, Baltimore, MD 21228-5398.
Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.  AA/EOE.
 
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