22.4124, Jobs: Lang Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser U

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Date: 20-Oct-2011
From: Thomas A. Perry [perry at sfu.ca]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada


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Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:18:25
From: Thomas A. Perry [perry at sfu.ca]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax: Asst Prof, Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada

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University or Organization: Simon Fraser University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: BC, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Phonology; Syntax; Language acquisition or processing


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Simon Fraser University will have one or 
more openings at the rank of assistant professor (tenure track), beginning 
September 1, 2012. Applications are invited from candidates with expertise in 
the core areas of phonology or syntax; the ability to combine one of these 
fields with language acquisition or processing would be an asset. A 
completed Ph. D. by the time of appointment is a primary qualification for 
appointment, as is demonstrated promise as both a teacher and researcher. 
Duties of the position will include both undergraduate and graduate teaching, 
development of a strong research program, and participation in the collegial 
governance of the department and university. 

Linguistics at SFU offers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs, 
joint majors with Computing Science and First Nations Studies, a TESL 
certificate program, a speech science certificate, a certificate in First Nations 
language proficiency, and provides one of the principal components of the 
Cognitive Science undergraduate degree program. The department serves 
128 undergraduate majors, 23 graduate students, and over 500 international 
students annually through the English for Academic Success unit within the 
department. In addition to a full suite of linguistics courses at all levels, the 
department offers an array of courses in First Nations languages, primarily in 
communities throughout B. C. and the Yukon. The department's research 
infrastructure includes a phonetics lab, language and brain lab, phonology and 
cognition lab, experimental syntax lab, and a new Centre for First Nations 
Languages.

Application with a covering letter, the names of three references, and a 
current curriculum vitae should be submitted electronically to the application 
email address or sent to the application address below.  The closing date for 
applications is January 11, 2012. All qualified candidates are encouraged to 
apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 
Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in 
employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified 
applicants. These positions are subject to budget approval. 
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required 
by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. 
For further details see the collection notice: 
http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html#main_
content_title


Application Deadline: 11-Jan-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Faculty Search 
	Linguistics Department 
	Simon Fraser University 
	8888 University Drive 
	Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 
	Canada  
Email Address for Applications: lingasst at sfu.ca 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Thomas A. Perry 
	Email: perry at sfu.ca 
	Phone: 778-782-3554 




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