20 June: fyi -- English linguistics, Taiwan

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University invites applications for the position of Professor in either one
of the following disciplines: American Literature, English Literature, or
Linguistics. The appointee should also serve as the Department Chair
tenable for three years (maybe re-elected for another term of three years).
Aside from specialty courses, he/she should be willing to teach one of the
undergraduate-level service courses such as freshman English, Composition,
Oral Training, etc. to both majors and non-majors. Dedication to
excellence in teaching and research is essential. Other responsibilities
include thesis supervision and general administration in the department.
The appointment is to be effective February 1, 2006.

Salary is according to scale and commensurate to experience. Benefits
include retirement plan, medical and dental insurance for appointee and
family, and reimbursement up to NT$ 25,000 for relocation expenses. The
Department Chair will receive administrator's monthly subsidy which is
approximately 1/4 of salary. The appointee will be initially offered a
one-year contract. Reappointment of professorship and chairpersonship
thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and satisfaction.

Application Procedure: application letter, an updated CV, a copy of PhD
diploma, scholarly publications (at least 2 offprints of the last 5 years),
3 reference/recommendation letters, and a sample of syllabi on courses
taught (or to be offered). Please send dossier to: Maggie Chen, Executive
Secretary.

The University reserves the right not to make the appointment for the
position advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the
terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Notes: Salary Scale: Professor: NT$91,255-NT$104,820/month. The appointee
will be paid 13.5 months of salary per year, pro-rated for the first year
of employment. (Approximately US$1 = NT31.5)


Address for Applications:

Maggie Chen
70 Lien-Hai Road
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung 80424
Taiwan

Application Deadline: 31-Aug-2005

Contact Information:

Maggie Chen
Email: bluish@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
Phone: 886-7-5252000#3132
Fax: 886-7-5253200
Website: http://www2.nsysu.edu.tw/zephyr

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