33.1472, Jobs: General Linguistics: Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Kansas

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Subject: 33.1472, Jobs: General Linguistics: Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Kansas

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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:31:14
From: Alison Gabriele [gabriele at ku.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Kansas 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Kansas, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.ku.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Teaching Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Experimental Linguistics


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Kansas invites applications
for a benefits-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of
Assistant Teaching Professor to begin as early as August 18, 2022. This is a
continuing position, with the possibility of promotion to Associate and Full
Teaching Professor, as well as multi-year (3-year) contracts.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a closely related field
(expected by the start date). Applicants with expertise in any area of
experimental linguistics are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome
applications from those with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
 - phonetics/phonology,
 - sentence processing,
 - research methodology & statistical analysis in linguistics,
 - sociolinguistics,
 - computational linguistics,
 - first/second language acquisition.

The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching as well as
a record of research in experimental linguistics. The teaching load is three
courses in the fall and three courses in the spring, including introductory
courses in linguistics and more specialized courses in research
methodology/statistics and courses related to the applicant’s area of research
expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Experience or interest in
active learning pedagogies is desirable.

In a continuing effort to enrich the academic environment and provide equal
educational and employment opportunities, KU actively encourages applications
from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful
candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.

The University of Kansas is located in the beautiful, historic, and culturally
vibrant city of Lawrence, which is 40 minutes from the Kansas City
metropolitan area. Lawrence, a progressive college town of 95,000, boasts a
lively downtown with music venues, restaurants, and a nationally celebrated
independent bookstore. KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and
research university.

Job Description:
Teaching/Advising - (80%):  Teach three courses in the fall and three courses
in the spring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including introductory
courses in linguistics, undergraduate and graduate courses in research
methodology and statistical analysis, and advanced seminars or other courses
in research areas appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications. Teaching
duties include developing syllabi and lectures, creating and grading
assignments and exams, holding office hours, and supervising Graduate Teaching
Assistants when appropriate.  

Research - (10%): Establish and maintain a productive program of research
within area of specialization.

Service - (10%): Faculty members appointed as Assistant Teaching Professors
are expected to participate in departmental events and actively contribute to
the workings of the University community.

Required Qualifications:
 - Ph.D. in Linguistics or closely related field (expected by the start date),
with a specialization in experimental linguistics.
 - Potential for high quality teaching and a commitment to teaching
excellence.
 - A strong record of research in experimental linguistics.

Please apply via the application link below. A complete application includes:
 - letter of application, 
 - CV,
 - teaching statement,
 - evidence of teaching effectiveness such as student teaching evaluations if
available,
 - research statement,
 - representative research publications,
 - contact information for three references, and
 - a description of experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Review of applications begins on May 13, 2022.



Application Deadline: 13-May-2022 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/21969BR 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Alison Gabriele 
	Email: gabriele at ku.edu 


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