27.3977, Jobs: General Linguistics; Child Language: Assistant Professor, University of Alberta

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Subject: 27.3977, Jobs: General Linguistics; Child Language: Assistant Professor, University of Alberta

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Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:01:58
From: Joanne Volden [joanne.volden at ualberta.ca]
Subject: General Linguistics; Child Language: Assistant Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

 
University or Organization: University of Alberta 
Department: Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Child Language
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Child Language


Description:

University of Alberta
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Assistant Professor, Child Language
Competition No.  -   A115230590
Closing Date  -   Will remain open until filled.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at the University
of Alberta is pleased to announce a new tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in child language.  Specialists in any area of child language are
invited to apply. Applicants with research interests in language development
and/or disorders in children from culturally/linguistically diverse
backgrounds, including indigenous peoples, immigrants, and refugees, are
particularly encouraged.  Although the position is posted at the assistant
professor level, a more senior level appointment may be possible for
exceptional candidates.  Salary will be commensurate with experience. 
Compensation includes a competitive year-round salary and excellent benefits.

The Department trains speech-language pathology students at the graduate
level.  Our in-house speech-language clinic and early education program
provide initial child and adult placements and research opportunities.  For
more information, visit:
https://www.ualberta.ca/rehabilitation/departments/communication-sciences-and-
disorders

Key Responsibilities:

- Teach graduate level courses in child language supported by up-to-date
technology and excellent technical support
- Develop an active funded research program in an area of specialization in
child language
- Supervise master's and doctoral student theses and projects

Qualifications:

- Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
- Evidence of potential to develop an active research program in child
language
- Evidence of teaching ability
- Eligibility for registration as speech-language pathologist is desirable

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit
your cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information and a minimum of
three references by applying online.

Please address applications and any questions to:
Dr. Joanne Volden
Acting Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta
(see email below)

Applications will begin to be considered on December 1, 2016; however, the
competition will remain open until filled.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of
the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the
first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If
you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in
your application.

Interested applicants may apply to the application URL below.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the
principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.



Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A115230590/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Joanne Volden 
	Email: joanne.volden at ualberta.ca 


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