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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 59761

Working title:

Assistant Professor

Official title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

PhD in Hispanic Linguistics or related field, but an ABD may be considered; required specialization in the linguistic analysis and description of Spanish, specifically the varieties spoken in Americas

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Evidence of outstanding teaching ability and research are essential.

Principal duties:

Teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly phonetics and general linguistic analysis of Spanish for undergraduates, and a wide range or specialized courses for both MA and doctoral students. Perform research in area of interest. Perform service to the department and university as requested or needed.

Additional Information:

Special consideration will be given to candidates who can, in addition, offer any combination of the following fields: theories of dialectology, language variation, sociolinguistics or syntax.

Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Appointment type: Faculty
Department(s): L&S/SPANISH & PORT
Full time salary rate: Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 24, 2009
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 07, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should send a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, official transcript and full dossier - to include three letters of recommendation and representative publications or writing samples and teaching documentation.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59761 to

Professor Ivy Corfis Phone: 608-262-2093
1018 Van Hise Hall TTY: 608-263-2473
1220 Linden Drive Fax: 608-262-9671
Madison, WI 53706 Email: iacorfis@wisc.edu