23.3758, Jobs: General Linguistics: Rank Open, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 23.3758, Jobs: General Linguistics: Rank Open, University of Connecticut

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Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:00:36
From: Jonathan Bobaljik [linguisticssearch at uconn.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Rank Open, University of Connecticut, Connecticut, USA

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University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.uconn.edu/
Job Rank: Rank Open  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Job Summary: The Department of Linguistics, in the College of Liberal 
Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting 
applications for two tenure-track positions for research, teaching, 
service and outreach - one at the Assistant Professor level and one 
Open Rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor), expected to start 
August 23, 2013. Successful candidates will have primary research and 
teaching interests in one or more core areas of theoretical (generative) 
linguistics. The ideal candidates will contribute to an expansion of the 
linguistic and/or methodological diversity of the department's profile. 

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor: completed requirements for a Ph.D. (or foreign 
equivalent) in Linguistics or a related field by start date of 
employment; primary research area in theoretical (generative) 
linguistics; evidence of a strong research/publication trajectory; ability 
to teach graduate courses in their primary area, and a range of courses 
in the Department's undergraduate curriculum; and active research 
interests integrating well with those of the Department's current 
faculty members.
Associate or Full Professor: as above, plus a record of scholarly 
achievement commensurate with rank.  

Preferred Qualifications: 
A research profile that expands the linguistic and/or methodological 
diversity of the department; evidence of excellence in research; the 
ability to teach graduate courses in more than one area of Linguistics; 
evidence of potential for effectiveness in teaching and advising; the 
ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public 
engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. 

Appointment terms: The successful candidate's primary academic 
appointment will be in the Department of Linguistics at the Storrs 
campus with the possibility of work at UConn's regional campuses. 
Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, rank and 
experience. 

To Apply:  Applicants should apply online using Husky Hire at the 
application URL below and upload their application materials. Review of 
applications will begin October 26, 2012, and continue until the 
positions are filled.

The application package should include: 1) cover letter, 2) statement of 
research interests, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) CV, 5) at 
least three samples of scholarly writing, and 6) three letters of 
recommendation which should be sent directly from the referees to 
Jonathan Bobaljik at the email address below. 

Preliminary interviews may be conducted at the annual meeting of the 
Linguistic Society of America, in January 2013.  Applicants should 
indicate in their cover letters whether they plan to attend.
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.


Application Deadline: 26-Oct-2012 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/faculty/clusters/language.html 
Contact Information:
	Jonathan Bobaljik 
	Email: linguisticssearch at uconn.edu 





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