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[Terry Janzen]

Job Posting: ASL Linguistics, University of Manitoba
 
Rank: Assistant Professor
 
Department of Linguistics
Faculty of Arts
University of Manitoba, Canada
 
Closing date for applications: January 15, 2009
Position start date: July 1, 2009
Posting information:
http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl?posting_id=80833
 
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
 
The Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, at the University of
Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in
American Sign Language (ASL) linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate shall have research interests in ASL, as well as
expertise in one or more general linguistic areas such as phonology, syntax,
linguistic typology, or sociolinguistics. The appointee will teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in ASL linguistics including The
Structure of ASL and Special Topics in ASL along with courses in general
linguistics according to the appointee¹s areas of specialization and the
department¹s needs. Duties also include supervision of graduate student
research and service in the Department, Faculty, University and the
community at large. Candidates are requested to demonstrate success in both
research and teaching and to present evidence of a program of scholarly
research and publication. The appointee shall have been awarded a Ph.D. by
the effective date of the appointment, July 1, 2009. Position Number: 08543.
 
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Manitoba offers a diverse
program of study to undergraduate and graduate students at the M.A. and
Ph.D. levels, with focuses on the Algonquian language family, Persian, and
ASL. The department stresses fieldwork and the collection and analysis of
primary data in our faculty and students¹ research activities. The
department houses the ASL-English Interpretation Program (joint with Red
River College). More information may be found at
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/linguistics/
 
Starting salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the
appointee. 
 
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and
men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and
persons with disabilities.
 
Qualified Deaf persons are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
 
Applications for this position must include a letter of application, a
curriculum vitae and three confidential letters of reference sent directly
by the referees. 
 
Applications should be sent to:
 
Dr. Terry Janzen, Chair
Department of Linguistics Search Committee
534 Fletcher Argue Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3T 5V5
 
(204) 474-7081
FAX (204) 474-7671
janzent at cc.umanitoba.ca
 
The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2009.
 
Applications, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance
with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). 



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