28.2780, Jobs: Fieldwork; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

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Subject: 28.2780, Jobs: Fieldwork; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:16:32
From: Keren Rice [lingdept at chass.utoronto.ca]
Subject: Fieldwork; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Canada

University or Organization: University of Toronto 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Toronto, Canada 
Web Address: linguistics.utoronto.ca
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Theoretical Syntax
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Fieldwork

Description:

The Department of Linguistics, University of Toronto (St. George Campus),
invites applications for one full-time tenure-stream appointment in the area
of Theoretical Syntax. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant
Professor, and will begin on July 1, 2018. 

Qualifications include a proven record of research in theoretical syntax with
a secondary specialization in fieldwork on an understudied language, corpora,
or experimental work. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a related
field by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must provide strong evidence of innovative research of an
internationally competitive calibre, as evidenced by a record of sustained
contribution or publication in leading journals in the field, presentations at
significant conferences, accolades or awards, and strong endorsements by
referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching is demonstrated
by a strong statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, and
endorsements from referees.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise students at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintain an active research
agenda, and participate in the academic life of the department. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages,
a curriculum vitae, a research statement, evidence of teaching ability
(including a statement of teaching philosophy), a writing sample, and the
names and email addresses of three referees. Please combine your application
into one or two files. If you have questions about this position, please email
the contact address below.

All application materials should be submitted online and received by October
19, 2017.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We
recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word
format as follows: (1) Cover letter and CV; (2) Teaching dossier. 

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference, preferably
as signed PDF documents on letterhead, sent directly to Keren Rice via email
to lingdept at chass.utoronto.ca with the subject line: “Theoretical Syntax –
(your full name)” by the job closing date.

More information on the University of Toronto (http://www.utoronto.ca) and the
Department of Linguistics (http://linguistics.utoronto.ca) can be found on
their respective websites. Linguistics course descriptions are available at
https://fas.calendar.utoronto.ca/section/Linguistics.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity
Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is
confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources
staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For
more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.

Application Deadline: 19-Oct-2017 

Web Address for Applications: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1700996 
Contact Information:
	Professor Keren Rice 
	Email: lingdept at chass.utoronto.ca 
	Phone: 416-978-4029 

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