30.3453, Jobs: General Linguistics: Visiting Professor, San Francisco State University

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Subject: 30.3453, Jobs: General Linguistics: Visiting Professor, San Francisco State University

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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:33:34
From: Jenny Lederer [lederer at sfsu.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Visiting Professor, San Francisco State University, California, USA

 
University or Organization: San Francisco State University 
Department: English Language and Literature, Program in Lingsuitics
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: https://english.sfsu.edu/content/linguistics-program
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of English Language and Literature at San Francisco State
University seeks to fill a one semester Visiting Assistant Professor position
with an expected start date of January 13, 2020. We are looking for a
candidate whose teaching competencies encompass a wide variety of linguistic
disciplines. The successful candidate will have a desire and ability to teach
undergraduate upper division courses in phonetics, phonology, morphology,
syntax, and sociolinguistics. The Department’s linguistics program serves a
broad constituency of undergrad majors. Experience with a diverse
undergraduate population desired. 

Qualifications:
A PhD in linguistics or a related field is required by the start date of
appointment.

Responsibilities: 
Undergraduate teaching in linguistics and communication and undergraduate
advising. 

Teaching assignment for Spring 2020 will include four courses:
- ENG 421 Syntax  (Units: 3) Introduction to contemporary syntactic theory and
fundamentals of linguistic data analysis.
- ENG 424 Phonology and Morphology (Units: 3) Theories and techniques of
phonological and morphological analysis using data from English and other
languages.
- ENG 433 Introduction to Phonetics (Units: 3) Practical skills in phonetic
analysis and scientifically describing the sound systems of the world's
languages.
- ENG 425 Language in Context (Units: 3) (Sociolinguistics) Introduction to
language variation relating to age, ethnicity, gender, region, class,
occupation; language and culture; multilingualism. 

Salary: 
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State
University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.

Application Process: 
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and descriptions of
their research and teaching interests and experience. Two letters of
recommendation may be requested once initial applications are reviewed;
therefore, the cover letter should include the names of two academic
references.

All materials must be submitted electronically to the application email
provided below. The Department will begin evaluating applications as received
and will continue to receive applications until position is filled. The
Department will contact applicants for in-person and/or skype interviews.

San Francisco State University is a member of the CSU system and serves a
diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The
University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human
diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment.
San Francisco State University faculty are expected to be effective teachers
and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research,
scholarship, and/or creative work. Our goal is to attract a world-class and
diverse faculty committed to build a multicultural educational environment.San
Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will
be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category. We
strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically
underrepresented groups. A background check (including a criminal records
check) must be completed satisfactorily before any employment with the CSU.SF
State is a totally smoke-free campus.



Application Deadline: 01-Dec-102019 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: lederer at sfsu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Jenny Lederer 
	Email: lederer at sfsu.edu 


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