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The Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in the School of
Languages at the University of Melbourne seeks to fill a full- time,
continuing (= tenure-track) position starting between 1 November 2004
and 31 January 2005, according to mutual agreement. The successful
candidate must have a specialization in research on sociolinguistics,
preferably in one or more of the following areas: bilingualism/
multilingualism, cross-cultural communication, ethnography of
communication, language socialization, language and social theory.

Duties:
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in the following
areas at undergraduate and/or graduate level: language and society,
sociolinguistics and language learning, bilingualism, and other
related areas. In addition, s/he will supervise candidates at MA and
PhD level. A strong commitment to research is essential.

Qualifications:
Candidates must by time of appointment have a PhD (or equivalent
qualification) in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics or a related
discipline. They must have demonstrated excellence in teaching at
university level, show a commitment to provision of quality teaching
and student supervision, and have a record of refereed research
publications in the field.

Address for Applications:

Attn: Deputy Principal, Human Resources
University of Melbourne,
Melbourne, Victoria 3010
Australia

Applications are due by 30-Mar-2004

Contact Information:
Ms Christine McKeown
Email: cmckeown@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: 61 3 8344 5394
Fax: 61 3 8344 8990
Website: http://www.linguistics.unimelb.edu.au/

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