The Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Language Documentation and Conservation, to begin August 1, 2011.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in linguistics or related field, provide evidence of superior teaching, and demonstrate expertise in computational methods of data archiving, manipulation and dissemination. Practical fieldwork experience and a demonstrated commitment to the goals of language documentation and conservation are required.

In addition, the following qualifications are desirable: prior knowledge of one or more Asian and/or Pacific languages; expertise in phonology, typology, morphology, or field psycholinguistics. The department is especially interested in candidates who are willing to participate fully in its many language documentation activities, including taking a leadership role in the electronic journal.

Applications must be sent to:

Chair,

Department Personnel Committee,

Department of Linguistics,

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa,

1890 East-West Road,

Honolulu, HI 96822,

USA.

They should include: letter of application, CV, copies of key relevant publications, teaching and research statements, and three letters of recommendation.

For further information : linguist@hawaii.edu