LINGUIST List 21.4185 Thu Oct 21 2010 Jobs: French; German; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, U of Sheffield Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, 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.cfm Directory         1.     Human Resources , French; German; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Message 1: French; German; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Date: 20-Oct-2010 From: Human Resources <e-Recruitmentsheffield.ac.uk> Subject: French; German; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Sheffield Department: School of Modern Languages and Linguistics Job Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.shef.ac.uk/jobs Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): French (fra)                             German, Standard (deu) Description: Teaching Fellow in Interpreting and Modern Languages Grade 8 £36,715 per annum (pro-rata) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Fellow to join the School of Modern Languages and Linguistics to cover teaching and related course administration in interpreting on our Bachelor of Arts Modern Languages with Interpreting programme. The role involves co-ordinating the interpreting programme at Levels 2 and 3, teaching on modules that introduce students to the practice of conference interpreting (both simultaneous and consecutive) and liaison interpreting. The teaching fellow in interpreting supervises the work of language tutors who deliver some of the language-specific modules and content, while delivering others him/herself. There may be some further teaching in our other programmes depending on your interests and area of specialisation. You will report directly to the Head of School in matters regarding the interpreting degree and work with the heads of individual language departments regarding any teaching undertaken in those departments. The School of Modern Languages offers an excellent environment for applied linguists, with well-established postgraduate programmes in translation studies, screen translation, and multilingual information management. The successful candidate will have a background in conference interpreting and a familiarity with liaison interpreting; will ideally speak French and German at near-native level; will have a Master of Arts or equivalent experience; and will be familiar with working practices in a Higher Education environment. Teaching experience and qualifications will be an advantage. The post is fixed-term with a start date of November 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter, and a fixed end date of 31st December 2011. The post is part-time; 60% working commitment, days of working to be agreed. Visit the application URL below for full details and to apply online. Ref: UOS001904 Application Deadline: 03-Nov-2010 Web Address for Applications: http://www.shef.ac.uk/jobs Contact Information: Human Resources Email: e-Recruitmentsheffield.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-Oct-2010       About 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.