11.647, Jobs: Greek Ling:Asst Prof,Simon Fraser Univ, Canada

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Subject: 11.647, Jobs: Greek Ling:Asst Prof,Simon Fraser Univ, Canada

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Date:  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:21:03 -0700
From:  Sheilagh MacDonald <Sheilagh_MacDonald at sfu.ca>
Subject:  Greek Ling:Asst Prof at Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada

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Date:  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:21:03 -0700
From:  Sheilagh MacDonald <Sheilagh_MacDonald at sfu.ca>
Subject:  Greek Ling:Asst Prof at Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada


Applications are being accepted for a limited-term position at the
rank of assistant professor, for an appointment commencing September
1, 2000. The position will carry a one year term, contingent on
budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Modern Greek
language and linguistics. In addition, the appointee will become a
key member of a research team developing on-line learning materials
and a self-instructional language program for Greek, including an
intelligent tutor employing artificial intelligence techniques. The
appointee would be responsible for the pedagogical design of the
materials, and would work closely with computational linguists and
other experts in the overall development of the system. This project
will be carried out in cooperation with agencies of the Ministry of
Education of Greece, and will require liaison with those agencies.
The appointment will be assigned to the Department of Linguistics.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the
Hellenic Studies program and will collaborate with the Chair of
Hellenic Studies.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in applied linguistics or equivalent,
have experience in teaching Modern Greek, maintain an active research
program in linguistics as it relates to language teaching and be
familiar with recent developments in technologically-assisted
language learning.

Interested applicants are invited to send a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, the names of at least three referees and sample
publications by June 1, 2000 to Dr. P. McFetridge, Chair, Department
of Linguistics, 8888 University Dr., Simon Fraser University,
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6; phone: (604) 291-3554, fax (604)
291-5659, email: mcfet at cs.sfu.ca

In accordance with Canada Immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents. SFU offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified
applicants.

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