Position:

Assistant Professor, Linguistics

Position Description:

 

 

                      

 

            

 

 

            

              

 

 

 

 

            

 

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The Linguistics Program at the University of Montana has a tenure-track opening at the rank of Assistant Professor for a linguist to teach introductory and graduate level classes.

 

We expect the successful applicant to:

 

·         Engage in research

 

·         Teach undergraduate and graduate classes, including one or two seminars each year

 

·         Participate in all the activities of the MA Program in Linguistics.

 

The Linguistics Program is an interdisciplinary program involving faculty from several disciplines, but the core faculty is part of the Anthropology Department.

 

The University of Montana is located in Missoula, a community of

80,000 people in the Rocky Mountains.  The city has often been singled out in national publications for its high quality of life.  Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.  

 

 

Submission Deadline:

 

Applications will be accepted until Jan 31, 2006.

 

Qualifications:

 

 

·         Applicants are asked to document a primary specialization in phonology or morphology

 

·         An active interest in applied linguistics and endangered languages

 

·         Experience in one of the language families of North America, preferably Salishan or Algonquian.

 

·         Applicants are required to give evidence of teaching excellence.

 

Application Process:

Send a letter of application, a CV, and the names of three references to:

 

Search Committee

Linguistics Program

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 59812

 

 

Background Investigation is Required Prior to Offer of Employment

In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigation.

 

ADA / EOE /AA / Veterans’ Preference

As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request.  Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

 

This position announcement can be made available in alternative formats upon request.