23.333, Jobs: African Languages & Ling: Assisting Academic Staff, Ghent U

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Date: 18-Jan-2012
From: Koen Bostoen [koen.bostoen at ugent.be]
Subject: African Languages and Linguistics: Assisting Academic Staff, Ghent University, Belgium


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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:53:36
From: Koen Bostoen [koen.bostoen at ugent.be]
Subject: African Languages and Linguistics: Assisting Academic Staff, Ghent University, Belgium

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University or Organization: Ghent University 
Department: African Languages and Cultures
Job Location: Ghent, Belgium 
Web Address: http://www.africana.ugent.be/
Job Rank: Assisting Academic Staff  

Specialty Areas: African Languages and Linguistics


Description:

Full-time assistant in African languages and linguistics 

-  Last application date: 2012-02-01 (00:00) 
-  Department: LW19 - Department of African Languages and Cultures 
(Ghent University)
-  Contract: fixed-term
-  Degree: MA in African Languages and Cultures or an equivalent degree 
relevant to African linguistics
-  Occupancy rate: 100% 

Applications are invited for a two-year position of full-time assistant in 
African linguistics, renewable twice for two years, beginning 1 October 
2012. Annual salary: min EUR 23,468.58 - max EUR 39,716.10.

Profile:
-  You have a Master Degree in African Languages and Cultures or a 
Master Degree or Diploma in a domain relevant to the study of African 
linguistics (the degree requirements must be complied with at the date of 
appointment)
-  Demonstrable familiarity with African linguistics
-  Knowledge of Lingala and/or Swahili is an asset
-  Interest in student counseling

Content of the job:
-  Assistance in the teaching of African languages and African linguistics
-  Research in African descriptive or comparative linguistics in preparation 
of a PhD (at least 50% of the time should be devoted to PhD-research)
-  Contribution to the general operation of the Department

Applications, including a curriculum vitae and a copy of the required 
qualifications, must be submitted by recorded delivery to the application 
address below no later than February 1, 2012.


Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Ghent University 
	Department of Personnel and Organization 
	Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25 
	9000 Ghent  
	Belgium  
Contact Information:
	Prof. Dr. Koen Bostoen 
	Email: koen.bostoen at ugent.be 
	Phone: 0032 9 264 37 82 




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