[ Faculty Positions ]

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the University of Chicago seeks to fill an entry-level, tenure-track position in Slavic linguistics, with a special interest in diachronic linguistics. Deadline of application is end of October 2008.

The ideal candidate will also have expertise in other historically and/or areally relevant languages or language families. We seek a candidate who will complement and build on our strengths in Slavic and areal linguistics and contribute to the intellectual life of the University in general. Teaching experience and evidence of publications are required. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, preferably at the time of application. We will begin reviewing applications on 1 November 2008

Applications should be sent to:

SEARCH COMMITTEE IN SLAVIC LINGUISTICS, Slavic Dept., U. Chicago

1130 E 59th St, Chicago 60637 USA

They should include the following:

1. cover letter,

2. curriculum vitae,

3. sample publication(s): not more than 3,

4. one and only one sample course syllabus

The applicant should have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the search committee.

Preliminary interviews will be held at AAASS and LSA National Conventions.

The University of Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.