30.1284, Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-30-1284. Wed Mar 20 2019. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 30.1284, Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University

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Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:05:09
From: Kuniko Nielsen [nielsen at oakland.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University, Michigan, USA

 
University or Organization: Oakland University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: https://wwwp.oakland.edu/linguistics/
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Syntax 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Oakland University seeks a one-year visiting
Assistant Professor for the 2019-2020 academic year. We are looking for a
theoretical linguist with a specialty in syntactic theory to teach courses in
syntax on both the undergraduate and graduate (MA) levels. The successful
candidate will also teach introductory courses in linguistics, and a secondary
area of specialization which is otherwise open. Candidates must demonstrate
experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Review of applications will begin on 4/15 and continue until the position is
filled.

While this is a one-year position, please note that we will be recruiting for
a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the same specialty in Fall 2019 (for an
appointment starting in Fall 2020). The successful applicant for the 2019-2020
visiting position would be most welcome to also apply for the tenure-track
position.

Minimimum Qualifications:
The Ph.D is required at the time of appointment.

School/College/Dept Summary:

OU Standard:
Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral research institution
located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and
Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 132 bachelor’s
degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics
include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business
Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering
and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School
of Nursing.

Special Instructions:
Contact information for references will be requested in the Professional
References section of the application. Candidates will provide a Diversity
Statement that describes their interest or efforts in furthering diversity and
inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty
recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social
inequality.

To apply, please see the application link provided below. 

EEO:
Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
and encourages applications from women and minorities.



Application Deadline: 15-Apr-2019 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/15736 
Contact Information:
	Kuniko Nielsen 
	Email: nielsen at oakland.edu 


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