26.4604, Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University

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Subject: 26.4604, Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University

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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:30:06
From: Michael B. Smith [smith at oakland.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University, Michigan, USA

University or Organization: Oakland University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://wwwp.oakland.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Syntax 

Description:

Assistant Professor of Linguistics with a specialization in syntax.

The Department of Linguistics at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of linguistics, beginning August 15, 2016. Candidates should have a primary research and teaching specialization in syntax, but preference will be given to candidates with additional interests in other areas of linguistics as well, especially sociolinguistics and/or anthropological linguistics.

Candidates should have a Ph.D in Linguistics in hand no later than August 15, 2016. The position requires a strong background in theoretical linguistics and a commitment to research, teaching, and service. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their own area(s) of specialization as well as in general education, and will be expected to participate actively in the ongoing development of the Department’s undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) programs.

Candidates should submit electronic (PDF) versions of the following documents to the website given below: a letter of interest specifying research and teaching background and interests, curriculum vitae, two representative publications, and lists of graduate courses taken and courses they are prepared to teach. Please also include a list of references. Three recommenders should submit signed reference letters on departmental letterhead in PDF format directly to the application website. Please inform those writing letters that email systems sometimes treat the prompt to submit letters as spam. Please have them check their spam folder.

Submit all documents to the application website below.

For full consideration applications must be completed by December 10, 2015.

Applicants may direct questions about the application process to the following contact person:

Dr. Michael B. Smith
Search Committee Chair
Department of Linguistics
1030 Human Health Bldg
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309
Office phone: (248) 364-8811
Fax: (248) 370-3144
email: smith at oakland.edu

Preliminary interviews with members of the search committee will be held at the LSA meeting in Washington, D.C. between January 7-10, 2016. Candidates unable to attend the LSA meeting are still encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration if completed applications are received by the deadline date.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Department website at http://wwwp.oakland.edu/linguistics/. Oakland University, which is located approximately 25 miles north of Detroit, MI, is a state-supported university with approximately 20,000 students. The surrounding metropolitan community offers extensive cultural and social activities. Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Application Deadline: 10-Dec-2015 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/5949 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Michael B. Smith 
	Email: smith at oakland.edu 
	Phone: (248) 364-8811 
	Fax: (248) 370-3144 

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