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General Linguistics; Multilingual Studies; Languages of South/South-East Asia: Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
University or Organization: Nanyang Technological University
Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Job Location: Singapore
Web Address: http://www.ntu.edu.sg
Job Rank: Professor
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Multilingual Studies
Required Language(s): English (eng)
Austronesian
Dravidian
Sino-Tibetan
Description:
Applications are invited for appointment as Full Professor in the Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, with specialization in the languages of South Asia and South-East Asia, in particular Sino-Tibetan, Austronesian, and Dravidian languages. Expertise in language typology and multilingualism will be an advantage. This position is newly created as part of the School's strategic initiative to build selected areas of strength into centres of teaching and research excellence. The successful candidate should have an outstanding record of teaching and research, a strong international profile and proven academic leadership.
Currently, the division has a strength of twelve full-time faculty members, several part-time lecturers and tutors, four postdoctoral fellows, and about ten Ph.D. students. As one of the youngest divisions in the School, Linguistics and Multilingual Studies has been making rapid progress in all aspects of its work, including the development of programmes of study and new areas of research.
For more information about the School and the Division, please visit the following website: http://linguistics.hss.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx
NTU is a research university committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience in a multicultural environment. It offers competitive annual salaries, strong research support, and is committed to nurturing faculty development.
To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment
(http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Faculty.aspx) and send your application package [consisting of cover letter, Personal Particulars Form, curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if any), teaching statement, research statement, writing samples, and the names and contact details of at least three referees] to the application address or application email address below. Applications sent via email should include a reference to "Professor, LMS" in the subject line. Enquiries about the position can be addressed to the same email address.
Application Deadline: 13-Jan-2012
Mailing Address for Applications:
Chair, Search Committee
Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive
637332
Singapore
Email Address for Applications: ad-hass-researchntu.edu.sg
Contact Information
Chair, Search Committee
Email: ad-hass-researchntu.edu.sg
http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-5066.html