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From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-2616.html

The University of Kentucky seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in second-language acquisition. The appointment, to begin August 2008, will be initially housed in the Department of Modern & Classical Languages (http://www.as.uky.edu/mcllc/index.html ); ultimately, the appointee will be affiliated with the University's new Linguistics Department (http://www.as.uky.edu/linguistics ) (whose creation is anticipated within the next three years) and will have the option of a joint appointment. Applicants must have a PhD in Linguistics in hand by July 2008, with research experience in second-language acquisition and a language specialization in Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic.

Responsibilities of the position include pursuing an active research program, developing new courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and teaching four courses per year: two relating to the area of language specialization and two in the Linguistics Program. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Prof. Stayc DuBravac, Chair, SLA Search Committee, Modern and Classical Languages, 1055 POT, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506-0027. Applications will be acknowledged. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Linguistic Society of American Annual Meeting, Chicago Palmer House Hilton, 3-6 January 2008, Chicago, IL. The University of Kentucky is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2007 (Open until filled)

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