30.4627, Jobs: Tamil; General Linguistics: Rank Open, Stony Brook University

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Subject: 30.4627, Jobs: Tamil; General Linguistics: Rank Open, Stony Brook University

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Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:39:26
From:  Human Resources [CAS_tamilsearch at stonybrook.edu]
Subject: Tamil; General Linguistics: Rank Open, Stony Brook University, New York, USA

 
University or Organization: Stony Brook University 
Department: College of Arts & Sciences
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cas/
Job Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Endowed Research Professorship in Tamil
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Tamil (tam)

Description:

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences
Locationl: Stony Brook, NY
Open Date: Nov 26, 2019
Deadline: Feb 5, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Stony Brook University invites applications for the Anandavalli and Dr. G.
Swaminathan Endowed Research Professorship in Tamil, a full-time tenured or
tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full
Professor (open rank) to commence in Fall 2020. The successful candidate's
primary appointment will be in one of the following departments: Art, History,
Linguistics, or Music, with possible secondary or affiliate appointments in
other departments as appropriate. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence
in innovative research and potential to participate in the teaching mission of
the Department they join. The successful candidate will be expected to be an
effective interdisciplinary teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, supervise PhD students in research and professional
development, and be an active participant in community outreach activities.
Applications are encouraged from Tamil Studies scholars in any relevant area
of the Humanities, Arts, or Social Sciences. The Endowment will provide funds
for salary, research, conferences, colloquia, and other scholarly activities.

Salary: Dependent upon Qualifications

Qualifications:
Required:
- PhD from an accredited institution prior to start date with specialization
in one of the possible appointing departments or related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in written and spoken Tamil.
- A record of research related to Tamil studies in one of the possible
appointing departments or related field

Preferred:
- A distinguished national/international reputation or potential for sustained
scholarly accomplishments.
- Evidence of or potential for excellence in research and service;
undergraduate and graduate teaching; interdisciplinary collaboration; and
community outreach.

Application Instructions:
A complete application will consist of five items, including the required
Application form:
- A cover letter that addresses the criteria for the position,
- CV,
- Sample of representative scholarly work,
- Names and contact information for three references.

Review of applicant files will begin on January 15, 2020 and will continue
until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the College of Arts
and Sciences, Office of the Dean, Chair of the Swaminathan Search Committee.
(631) 632-6999.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of
our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It
can also be viewed online at the University Police website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the
creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or
state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university
office of institutional diversity and equity at (631)632-6280.

For a full position description or application procedures, visit the
application link provided below (Ref. # 54571).



Application Deadline: 05-Feb-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.Click2apply.net/zyv8w2fmhvd3x8mw 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources 
	Email: CAS_tamilsearch at stonybrook.edu 
	Phone: (631) 632-6999 


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