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Description

Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of General & Applied Linguistics specializing in Syntax, Morphology and Semantics.

A PhD (at time of appointment) in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics with specialization in Syntax, Morphology and Semantics is required, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching and a record of peer-reviewed academic articles published in reputable journals.

Responsibilities include chairing the undergrad Linguistics program and teaching 4 classes of Linguistics/Applied Linguistics courses per year as required by the Dept. Candidates with background in ESL and an interest in one of the Aboriginal languages or Inuktitut as well as in minority languages description will be given preference.

Salary Bands for this position are as follows: Assistant Professor: $93,293 to $112,109; Associate Professor: $112,109 to $130,925; Full Professor: $130,925 to $152,877. Appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor rank.

This position has a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Application review will begin Jan. 25/18; however, applications will be evaluated until position is filled.  Anticipated start date is July 1, 2018.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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