The Job Description
Corpus TAship in Linguistics for 2003-04


The appointment is for a 50% Corpus TAship for one quarter, with the
workload spread over three quarters.  (This represents a commitment of
roughly 7 hours per week during the entire academic year, though the
workload may vary from week to week and quarter to quarter.)


Pay: regular TA stipend for one quarter (typically Autumn Quarter) plus
        applicable tuition. 


Responsibilities during 2003-04:
 - maintain the department corpus collection, workstation, and web site:
        * install and update corpora and related information
        * install and maintain software useful for corpus access
 - order new corpora, maintain license records for corpora, maintain
        records of borrowed CDs and ensure their return
 - provide assistance as needed for Linguistics 203 and other courses
        using corpora (e.g., Linguistics 128/228)
 - organize relevant training/familiarization events during the year
 - develop how-to-get-started materials for website and training events
 - serve as contact person and resource to students and faculty during
        the year 
 - hold a weekly office hour
 - follow through on specific projects related to the above identified in
        collaboration with the faculty supervisor 
 - in conjunction with the faculty supervisor, make recommendations to
        the department Committee on Computing regarding corpora 
   
Qualifications:
 - strong computational skills on Unix and PC platforms and previous
        experience with corpora 
 - meticulous organizational skills
 - ability to work effectively one-on-one with students and faculty
        needing help 
 - ability to work with the designated faculty supervisor and the
        Department manager 
 - in residence for the entire academic year