30.4096, Jobs: Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University

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Subject: 30.4096, Jobs: Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University

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Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:55:53
From: Linda Hubarth [hubarth at oakland.edu]
Subject: Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Assistant Professor, Oakland University, Michigan, USA

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

Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Oakland University seeks a tenure-track
Assistant Professor. We are looking for a theoretical linguist with a
specialization in syntactic theory to teach courses in syntax at both
undergraduate and graduate (MA) levels. Candidates should have additional
areas of interests, such as, semantics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics,
or the structure of a specific language group.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics in hand no later than August 15,
2020. The position requires a strong background in theoretical linguistics and
a commitment to research, teaching, and service. Candidates should demonstrate
the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in syntax as well as
in general education, and be willing to participate in the on-going
development of Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates
must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review of
applications will begin on December 1, 2019 and continue until the position is
filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype from December
16-20, 2019.

Interested candidates should submit the following to the application link
provided below:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Unofficial transcripts,
- A writing sample,
- A diversity statement and
- Contact information for three professional references.

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.

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high
research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of
Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University
has 142 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.



Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/17752 
Contact Information:
	Professor Sam Rosenthall 
	Email: srosenth at oakland.edu 
	Phone: 248-364-8805 
	Fax: 248-370-3144 


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