WILLIAMS COLLEGE - WILLAMSTOWN, MA
Williams College invites applications in a multi-departmental search for a new tenure-track position in Linguistics to begin in the Fall of 2003. Rank of Assistant Professor, although a senior appointment is possible under exceptional circumstances. The successful candidate will be broadly trained in theoretical Linguistics, specialization open. Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2003. Teaching load to consist of four semester courses per year and a four-week Winter Study Term every other year. At least two of the semester courses will be introductory courses in General Linguistics. The remaining two courses will normally be in another field, but may also be in Linguistics. Departments involved in the search include Anthropology and Sociology, Asian Studies, Classics, Computer Science, German and Russian, Psychology, Philosophy, and Romance Languages. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in teaching on the undergraduate level and in developing the College's Linguistics curriculum. Candidates should send cover letter, c.v., and dossier, including at least three letters of reference, to: Julie Cassiday, Chair, Linguistics Search Committee, Weston Hall, 995 Main Street, Williams College, Williamstown MA 01267.
The search committee will be conducting screening interviews at appropriate professional conferences, such as the Linguistic Society of America's annual meeting, when possible. Application deadline: November 30, 2002. As an AA/EO employer, Williams especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.