28 September: fyi -- sociolinguistics, Hawaii
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The Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position (position
no. 83008), to begin August 1, 2003 pending availability of position
and funding.
The Linguistics Department of the University of Hawai'i has a
long-standing commitment to the study of Pacific and Asian languages,
creoles and pidgins, typological and functional approaches to
linguistics, and language acquisition. Typical teaching arrangements
are two courses, either graduate or undergraduate, per semester, with
time for research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in linguistics or a related area
(applicants presently pursuing a PhD must offer evidence that all
degree requirements will have been completed before date of hire).
The successful applicant will be expected to have conducted high
quality research, including empirical work, in sociolinguistics.
Applicants must be willing and able to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in the area(s) of specialization.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: experience with and an interest in languages
of Asia and/or the Pacific; a desire and ability to cultivate
connections with other departments and programs within the university
(e.g., sociology, anthropology, gender studies, ethnic studies); an
aptitude for linking teaching and research at the undergraduate and
graduate levels.
MINIMUM SALARY: $48,312.00.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, copies of key publications, and
three letters of reference to: Personnel Committee, Department of
Linguistics, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road,
Moore Hall 569, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA.
CLOSING DATE: We will begin to evaluate applications and supporting
materials by November 29, 2002. Decision-making will begin shortly
thereafter.
INQUIRIES: Same address as applications. We regret that we cannot
accept applications via fax. E-mailed applications must be followed
by hard copy postmarked (priority mail) by November 29, 2002. (E-mail
address: linguist@hawaii.edu). Please note that we cannot ensure that
all e-mail or fax communications in regard to this position will be
answered. The department website is http://www.ling.hawaii.edu.
The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
institution. We welcome applications from qualified minorities and
women.
Address for Applications:
Attn: Personnel Comittee
Department of Linguistics,
University of Hawai'i at Manoa,
1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 569
Honolulu,
HI 96822
United States of America
Applications are due by 29-Nov-2002
Contact Information:
Personnel Committee.
Email: linguist@hawaii.edu
Tel: (808)956-8602
Fax: (808) 956-9166
Website: http://www.ling.hawaii.edu
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