21.1785, Jobs: Phonology; Syntax: Two Instructor Positions, U of Calgary

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Subject: 21.1785, Jobs: Phonology; Syntax: Two Instructor Positions, U of Calgary

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Date: 12-Apr-2010
From: Francey Pisicoli < fapisico at ucalgary.ca >
Subject: Phonology; Syntax; Semantics; First Language Acquisition: Two Instructor Positions, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:50:18
From: Francey Pisicoli [fapisico at ucalgary.ca]
Subject: Phonology; Syntax; Semantics; First Language Acquisition: Two Instructor Positions, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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University or Organization: University of Calgary 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Alberta, Canada 
Web Address: http://ling.ucalgary.ca/

Job Rank: Instructor  

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Calgary is seeking to
fill TWO 9 month limited term positions beginning on August 1st, 2010.
Applicants should have a specialization in phonological theory and an
ability to teach an introductory level course in semantics or first
language acquisition OR a specialization in generative syntax and an
ability to teach an introductory level course in semantics or first
language acquisition.

Duties:  

PHONOLOGY - Teaching duties will consist of two courses per semester for
two semesters, and may include courses in phonological theory, first
language acquisition, semantics, introduction to linguistics or other
courses based on area of expertise.  

SYNTAX - Teaching duties will consist of two courses per semester for two
semesters, and will include courses in syntax at both the undergraduate and
graduate level as well as an undergraduate course in semantics or first
language acquisition.

There will also be a small service load and the opportunity to work with
graduate students who are writing MA theses and PhD candidacy papers and
dissertations. Additional teaching for additional remuneration may be
available in the spring and summer terms (May-August). The University of
Calgary is a research-intensive institution, and the instructor will have
the opportunity to continue his or her research program while meeting other
responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Linguistics. Preference
will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and expertise in
teaching in the areas of phonological theory and semantics or first
language acquisition.

Application Details: Applicants should submit a cover letter, current c.v.,
teaching evaluations and course syllabi, if available. Materials should be
submitted electronically in pdf format to the email address below.
Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
directly to the email address below. At least one of these three letters
must directly address the applicant's teaching ability. If email submission
is not possible, please submit your application to the postal address
below. Review of complete applications will begin May 14, 2010, and will
continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be given priority.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Elizabeth
Ritter at ritter at ucalgary.ca. For more information on the Department of
Linguistics and the University of Calgary, please see our web site: 
http://ling.ucalgary.ca/

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dept. Administrator Francey Pisicoli 
	SS 820, 2500 University Drive NW 
	Calgary, Alberta T2N1N4 
	Canada  
Email Address for Applications: fapisico at ucalgary.ca 
Contact Information:
	Dept. Administrator Francey Pisicoli 
	Email: fapisico at ucalgary.ca 
	Phone: 4032205469 

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