LINGUIST List 22.4629 Sat Nov 19 2011 Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Full Professor, Lancaster University 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.     Elena Semino , Applied Linguistics: Full Professor, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Message 1: Applied Linguistics: Full Professor, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Date: 18-Nov-2011 From: Elena Semino <e.seminolancaster.ac.uk> Subject: Applied Linguistics: Full Professor, Lancaster University, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Lancaster University Department: Linguistics and English Language Job Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.ling.lancs.ac.uk Job Rank: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Description: Vacancy Ref: A309 Job Title: Professor of Applied Linguistics Grade: Professorial Duration: Indefinite Department/College: Linguistics and English Language Directly responsible to: Head of Department Supervisory responsibility for: N/A Other contacts: - Internal: Colleagues and students in the Department and in the Faculty of of Arts and Social Sciences, together with colleagues in other faculties, providers of student support services, the Library, ISS, central administration and other relevant university actors. - External: Relevant research funding bodies and councils, professional bodies, employers, business organisations, local and UK government organisations, academic and research networks. Major Duties: - Contribute to the development and international profile of the Department through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence; - Contribute expertise in Applied Linguistics, and particularly in the area of language teaching and learning, at Masters and PhD levels; - Pursue a high-profile personal research agenda in keeping with REF criteria, leading to publications in key international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output and impact; - Lead research teams or other collaborative research initiatives, departmental, inter-departmental, and/or inter-institutional; - Identify opportunities and apply for grants for new research projects, individual and/or collaborative; - Co-ordinate and develop MA and PhD modules in Applied Linguistics, and particularly in the area of language teaching and learning; - Supervise dissertations and PhD candidates; - Identify and pursue opportunities for the development and growth of the department's postgraduate programmes; - Play a leading role in the Department's academic and pastoral care of its students and in the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement; - Communicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to- face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email and VLE) modes as appropriate; - Assume administrative and management responsibilities as requested by the Head of Department; - Be available to teach short courses abroad (normally not more than once a year) as necessary; - Provide cover for colleagues on sabbatical where necessary; - Engage in other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required by the Head of Department. Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A309 Contact Information: Elena Semino Email: e.seminolancaster.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-Nov-2011       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.