LINGUIST List 18.802
|
Thu Mar 15 2007
Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, University of Wales
Editor for this issue: Svetlana Aksenova
<svetlana linguistlist.org>
|
The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.
Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been
set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.
To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.html
|
Directory
1. Virginia
Giannelli,
Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, University of Wales, Bangor, UK
Message 1: Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, University of Wales, Bangor, UK
|
Date: 15-Mar-2007
From: Virginia Giannelli <mls00bbangor.ac.uk>
Subject: Sociolinguistics: Asst Prof, University of Wales, Bangor, UK
University or Organization: University of Wales Bangor
Department: School of Linguistics and English Language
Web Address: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Psycholinguistics; Sociolinguistics
Description:
Fixed term (5 years)
Applications are invited for a lecturer in the School of Linguistics and
English Language, with a specialization in sociolinguistics, applied
linguistics or psycholinguistics. The ability to offer teaching in two of
these areas would be an advantage, but is not a requirement.
The successful applicant will be required to have a PhD in Linguistics with
a specialization in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics or
psycholinguistics. The successful candidate must be research active and
have a strong record of publications relative to experience. The successful
applicant must be in post not later than October 2007.
University of Wales, Bangor is currently undergoing a job evaluation process.
Job title: Lecturer in Linguistics
Job grade: Lecturer A or B
Person Specifications:
1. Educational/qualifications:
Essential: PhD in Linguistics, with relevant specialization in
sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics or applied linguistics
Desirable: some knowledge of Welsh
2. Work and relevant experience:
Essential: strong record of publications relative to experience; previous
teaching experience in Higher Education with evidence of high student
satisfaction ratings.
Desirable: previous experience in working as part of a small team;
3. Personal qualities and abilities:
Essential: good communication abilities, well organised, competent at
administration
Reporting and other relationships: Head of School, Professor J A Thomas
Main purposes of the job:
- To plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials at graduate and
undergraduate level, responding effectively to a variety of backgrounds,
learning styles and group class sizes.
- To motivate students to a thorough comprehension of their courses, giving
meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
- To demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject and for helping others to learn.
- To keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social,
economic, political, and technological developments, so that the School
maintains a position in the forefront of its field.
- To assist with continuous development of courses.
- To engage in scholarly activity in order to ensure the School maintains
and enhances its professional reputation.
- To respond quickly and competently to course or student needs and
problems, ensuring confidentiality where necessary.
- To undertake course-related administration, coordinating activities with
relevant staff and ensuring people have sufficient, clear information in
good time.
Key tasks/responsibilities: designing and teaching two modules in
specialist area, for undergraduates and postgraduates in linguistics;
teaching two further modules in areas to be determined; to take
responsibility for the pastoral care of a proportion of the School's
undergraduate or postgraduate students; supervising undergraduate and
postgraduate dissertations in areas of competence; undertaking normal
examining and administrative duties.
Resources: own office and computing equipment
Application Deadline: 23-Mar-2007
Email Address for Applications: els01abangor.ac.uk
Contact Information:
Prof Jenny Thomas
Email: els01abangor.ac.uk
Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
|
|
Please report any bad links or misclassified data
LINGUIST Homepage | Read
LINGUIST | Contact us
While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed
on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.
|
|
