33.1474, Jobs: Phonology: Instructor/Assistant Professor in Phonology, Michigan State University

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Subject: 33.1474, Jobs: Phonology: Instructor/Assistant Professor in Phonology, Michigan State University

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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:53:40
From: Sarah Jackson [jacks835 at msu.edu]
Subject: Phonology: Instructor/Assistant Professor in Phonology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

 
University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Linguistics, Languages, And Cultures
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: https://lilac.msu.edu/
Job Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor in Phonology
Job Rank: Assistant Professor; Instructor

Specialty Areas: Phonology 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures is seeking a full-time
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Linguistics, specializing in Phonology.
This is a three-year fixed-term position for academic years 2022-2025,
starting August 16, 2022. A Master's degree or equivalent in Linguistics is
required for the Instructor position; a PhD for the Assistant Professor
position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of appointment. Advanced
PhD candidates are encouraged to apply. 

The selected candidate will have a teaching load of 5 courses per academic
year. They will teach undergraduate and graduate Phonology courses. Depending
on the program’s needs and the candidate’s qualifications, they will also
teach one or more undergraduate courses in Phonetics, Data Analysis,
Introduction to Linguistics, or Integrative Studies in the Arts and
Humanities. In addition to the above teaching load, 17% of the contract will
be allocated to research advising; therefore, the candidate should have an
active research program in Phonology so that they can (i) participate in the
Phonology and Phonetics research group; (ii) be available for consultation
with graduate students on their research; (iii) advise up to 2 undergraduate
senior theses per year.

Minimum Requirements: 
 - MA or equivalent degree in Linguistics, specializing in Phonology.
Doctorate for Ast Prof rank

Desired Qualifications: 
 - ABD or Ph.D in Linguistics at the time of appointment.
 - College-level teaching experience is preferred.
 - Active research program in Phonology.

Required Application Materials: 
 - A maximum 2-page cover letter with a summary of teaching experience as it
relates to this position's requirements.
 - A teaching document (e.g. a sample assignment, syllabus, lecture slides)
that you have previously used or would like to use for an undergraduate course
in Phonology.
 - Curriculum vitae.
 - A 1-page summary of your experience with diversity in the classroom and/or
in your past or planned research endeavors, any experience mentoring a diverse
student body or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how you
will advance our goals of inclusive excellence.
 - Names and email addresses of three recommenders.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview.

Review of applications will begin May 6, 2022 and will continue until the
position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the
Michigan State University Human Resources website at the application link
below. For more information, contact Karthik Durvasula, Chair of the Search
Committee, Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at the email
address below.



Application Deadline: 06-May-2022 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/510203/instast-professor-fixed-term 
Contact Information:
	Karthik Durvasula 
	Email: durvasul at msu.edu 


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