29.4548, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida

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Subject: 29.4548, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida

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Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:07:20
From: Nicole Pharo [Nicole.Pharo at ucf.edu]
Subject: English; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Syntax: Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Central Florida 
Department: English Department
Job Location: Florida, USA 
Web Address: http://english.cah.ucf.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Anglo-Saxon Literature and English Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Syntax 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of English of the University of Central Florida’s College of
Arts and Humanities invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-earning
position as Assistant Professor of Anglo-Saxon Literature and English
Linguistics, anticipated to begin August 2019.

Duties: 
The position entails a 3/2 teaching load consisting of both online and
face-to-face classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including
courses in Anglo-Saxon literature, the History of the English Language, and
Modern English Grammar. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain
a productive research agenda and to participate in service activities to
support the department, college, and university. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
A Ph.D. in English or a relevant field from an accredited institution by time
of appointment and successful teaching experience at the university level.

Preferences:
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of publication and
research and teaching interests in several of the following subdisciplines:
grammar; Icelandic sagas, Norse mythology, and/or Celtic literatures; digital
humanities; interdisciplinary methodologies; and online instruction. The
ability to teach broad literature surveys, introduction to critical theory,
and focused electives of the candidate’s design is also highly preferred. 

Application Process: 
The university requires that all applicants apply online at the application
link provided below. In addition to the online application, applicants must
submit the following:
- A letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; 
- A curriculum vitae; and 
- A writing sample of no more than 20 pages. 

All application materials must be received by January 3, 2019, to be
considered. Subsequently, semifinalists must submit three confidential letters
of reference and evidence of teaching excellence; the selected candidate must
provide official transcripts.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at
that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does
not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date. Review of
applications will begin immediately. Candidates will not be considered until
all of the above materials are received. Candidates are responsible for
ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr. Beth Young,
Search Committee Co-Chair, at the contact information below. 

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all
qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with
disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's
Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public
university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures
available to the public upon request.



Application Deadline: 03-Jan-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/55576 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Beth Young 
	Email: beth.young at ucf.edu 


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