28.2363, Jobs: Sign Language; General Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut

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Date: Fri, 26 May 2017 13:52:14
From: Diane Lillo-Martin [diane.lillo-martin at uconn.edu]
Subject: Sign Language; General Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://linguistics.uconn.edu
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Sign Linguistics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Sign Linguistics

Required Language(s): Sign Language

Description:

The Department of Linguistics, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at
the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting applications for a
postdoctoral researcher with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2017. The
initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a
second year. The position carries a teaching load of one course per year. We
seek an exceptionally talented scholar in sign linguistics, with a focus on
theoretical and/or experimental approaches.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completed requirements for a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics or a
related field by start date of employment; evidence of a strong
research/publication trajectory; ability to teach effectively at the graduate
and undergraduate level; and active research interests integrating well with
those of the Department’s current sign linguistics faculty members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of excellence in research; a strong commitment to theoretical and
experimental approaches to sign linguistics, particularly in the areas of sign
language acquisition and/or bimodal bilingualism; fluency in a sign language;
evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and advising; and the ability
to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the
diversity and excellence of the learning experience.

APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is an 11 month, annually renewable position. The successful candidate's
primary academic appointment will be in the Department of Linguistics at the
Storrs campus.

TO APPLY
Please submit the following materials to the web address below: 1) cover
letter with description of research interests, 2) CV, 3) one or two samples of
scholarly writing; and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness. Additionally,
please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct three
reference writers to submit letters of reference on your behalf. 

Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2017, and continue until the
position is filled. The job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time on June 26, 2017.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment background check. (Search # 2017610). 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may
be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the
number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes
serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities.
UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our
vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications
from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.



Application Deadline: 26-Jun-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9203 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Diane Lillo-Martin 
	Email: diane.lillo-martin at uconn.edu 


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