29.2460, Jobs: General Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 29.2460, Jobs: General Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut

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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:49:24
From: Jon Gajewski [lingpostdoc at uconn.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Connecticut, USA

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

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


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 Research Associate with an anticipated start date of August 23,
2018. 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
semester. We seek an exceptionally talented scholar in theoretical and/or
experimental linguistics whose research interests coincide well with those of
current department faculty.

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 faculty members.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of excellence in research; 
- A research profile that expands the linguistic and/or methodological
diversity of the department; 
- A strong commitment to theoretical linguistics; 
- 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:
Visit UConn Jobs at the application link provided below, and select Job ID
2018615, to complete your application. Please submit the following materials: 
- Cover letter with description of research interests, 
-  CV, 
- One or two samples of scholarly writing; 
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.  
- Additionally, please direct three reference writers to submit letters of
reference to lingpostdoc at uconn.edu.

Review of applications will begin on June 18, 2018, and continue until the
position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon
the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. 

Inquiries may be sent to the contact information provided below. 

The job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on June
27, 2018.

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.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://bit.ly/1Q8iOnT 
Contact Information:
	Jon Gajewski 
	Email: lingpostdoc at uconn.edu 


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