23.1860, Jobs: Ling of South America, Amerindian Lang: Lecturer, U Leiden

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Subject: 23.1860, Jobs: Ling of South America, Amerindian Lang: Lecturer, U Leiden

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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:18:39
From: Eithne Carlin [e.b.carlin at hum.leidenuniv.nl]
Subject: Linguistics of South America, Amerindian Languages: Lecturer, Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands

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University or Organization: Universiteit Leiden 
Department: LUCL
Job Location: , Netherlands 
Web Address: http://www.leidenuniv.nl
Job Rank: Lecturer  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Typology; Linguistics of South America, Amerindian languages

Description:

The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics invites applications for a 
0.8 fte Lectureship in Linguistics and Languages of South America. 
Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2012 through 
August 2014, with the possibility of extensions of up to three years, 
and of tenure thereafter. 

Tasks:

-  Original research involving primary sources and fieldwork as 
appropriate.
-  Production of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
-  Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, in lecture and 
seminar formats.
-  Teaching a structure course in at least one Amerindian language of 
South America.
-  Supervision of BA and MA theses.
-  Supervision of PhD research.
-  Development of research objectives and proposals for own and/or 
joint research including research funding proposals.
-  Administrative duties.
-  Representation of the field to external audiences and media.

Requirements:

-  Ph.D in Linguistics.
-  Excellent research track record in Amerindian Languages and 
Linguistics of South America, demonstrable in publications.
-  Background in typology and general linguistics demonstrable in 
publications.
-  A broad knowledge of the Amerindian languages of South 
America.
-  Additionally, knowledge of one of the major Amerindian languages 
of South America e.g. Guaraní, Quechuas is desirable.
-  An informed understanding of current issues and debates in 
linguistics related to the Amerindian languages of South America.
-  Good command of English.
-  Preferably a good command of Dutch. If not Dutch-speaking, the 
lecturer is expected to have acquired a good command of Dutch 
within two years from taking up duties.
-  Evidence of good organisational skills.
-  Commitment to the acquisition of research funding from national 
and international funding agencies.
-  Good networking abilities in South America and beyond are 
desirable.

Upon appointment, depending on experience to date, the Lecturer 
may be required to enter a nationally standardized tertiary teaching 
skills certification trajectory (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs), 
successful completion of which is a condition for extensions and 
tenure.

The rank of lecturer (Universitair Docent) corresponds roughly to that 
of assistant professor in North-American terms. Salary range: from € 
3195 to € 4970 per month, commensurate with qualifications, with 
additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Candidates from 
outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they 
are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to 
apply.

Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the South 
America Linguistics Search Committee at 
vacatureslucl at hum.leidenuniv.nl, with the items listed below 
included in *one* PDF document named "Family Name - Given 
name - 12-091". Including:

-  A motivation letter including a vision of future directions of research 
in the languages of South America.

-  A CV listing education and employment history, publications, 
courses taught, grants and awards, etc.

-  A statement of teaching philosophy.

-  Sample course outlines.

-  Teaching evaluations (in a separate document if inclusion in the 
PDF is technically cumbersome). 

-  Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no 
reference letters).

For more information, please visit the application URL below.

Application Deadline: 16-May-2012 

Email Address for Applications: vacatureslucl at hum.leidenuniv.nl 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.vacatures.leidenuniv.nl/wetenschappelijk/12-091-lectureship-in-linguistics-of-south-america-and-amerindian-languages.html 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Eithne Carlin 
	Email: e.b.carlin at hum.leidenuniv.nl 

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