27.3233, Jobs: Siouan; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Researcher, The Language Conservancy

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Subject: 27.3233, Jobs: Siouan; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Researcher, The Language Conservancy

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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:35:26
From: Wilhelm Meya [meya at languageconservancy.org]
Subject: Siouan; General Linguistics; Language Documentation: Researcher, The Language Conservancy, Indiana, USA

 
University or Organization: The Language Conservancy 
Job Location: Indiana, USA 
Web Address: http://www.languageconservancy.org/
Job Title: Revitalization Linguist
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Documentation 

Required Language(s): Siouan

Description:

Revitalization Linguist - Siouan Languages 

The Language Conservancy, a leading nonprofit organization that assists Native
American communities preserve their endangered languages, is currently seeking
a full-time, experienced linguist with excellent communication and
organizational skills to join our team. 

Required Competencies & Experience: 

- Master's degree preferably in Descriptive or Applied Linguistics, or relate
field. 
- Demonstrated work with one or more Siouan languages. 
- Strong background or experience in analytical/descriptive linguistics as
well as in various areas of applied linguistics, such as lexicography and
second language acquisition. 
- Minimum of four (4) years of linguistic experience in language
documentation, pedagogical material development, and/or teaching. 
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated
ability to meet schedules and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining the
highest quality of work. 
- Excellent ability to maintain a clear overview of area languages and their
documentation, while keeping track of the amassed data. 
- Able to think strategically and to organize and prioritize work with a
strong attention to detail. 
- Able to respond quickly to opportunities and to changing priorities, and
adapt to shifting duties while maintaining focus and follow-through. 
- Strong computer skills, especially with various linguistic software
utilities such as for: lexical databases (ToolBox, FleX), text corpus analysis
software (e.g. aConCorde or Wordsmith, RegEx searches, etc.), audio
recording/editing and analysis software, etc. as well as word processing,
spreadsheet, database, as well as email and internet usage. 
- Able to relate well to people from a wide range of backgrounds and forge
mutually respectful partnerships. 
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team. 
- Self-motivated and disciplined. 
- Strong social skills- essential for doing fieldwork and pedagogical work
with community members from different cultural backgrounds. 
- Extreme attention to detail. 
- Ability to quickly turn around projects. 
- Ability to provide creative solutions to the unique linguistic needs of each
language 
- Working knowledge of Mandan, Crow, Hidatsa, Ho-chunk, Omaha, Dakota,
Assiniboine, or Lakota. 
- Strong budget management skills. 
- Knowledge of instructional methodologies and ability to teach in a manner
consistent with the values of the organization. 
- Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

Location: Bloomington, Indiana 
Salary: Dependent upon experience 

See full description at the link below.



Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: admin at languageconservancy.org 
Web Address for Applications: http://goo.gl/1rqX4N 
Contact Information:
	Executive Director Wilhelm Meya 
	Email: meya at languageconservancy.org 


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