LINGUIST List 22.4646 Mon Nov 21 2011 Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; Chinese Ling: Asst Prof, Lancaster University Editor for this issue: Kristen Dunkinson <kristenlinguistlist.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 , Chinese, Mandarin; Chinese Linguistics: Asst Prof, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom Message 1: Chinese, Mandarin; Chinese Linguistics: Asst Prof, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom Date: 21-Nov-2011 From: Elena Semino <e.seminolancaster.ac.uk> Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; Chinese Linguistics: Asst Prof, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Lancaster University Department: Department of Linguistics and English Language Job Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.ling.lancs.ac.uk Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Chinese Linguistics Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) Description: This post is being offered at either (Lancaster University) Grade 7 or Grade 8 level, depending on qualifications and experience. The job description listed here is for Grade 7 level, however both descriptions can be found at the website. Job Title: Lecturer in Chinese Linguistics Grade: 7 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 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 of the Department through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of national excellence; - Contribute expertise in Chinese linguistics and related areas (e.g. language typology, translation studies, cross-cultural pragmatics involving Chinese) at undergraduate, Masters and PhD levels; - Evidence of a personal research agenda in Chinese linguistics and related areas, in keeping with REF criteria, striving to produce work of national standing within the strategic aims of the Department and University; - Participate in research teams or other collaborative research initiatives and teaching depending on the postholder's interests and background; - Evidence of a clear and realizable plan to apply for grants for new research projects, individual and/or collaborative; - Contribute to the Department's academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement; - Supervise dissertations and contribute to the supervision of PhD candidates; - Contribute to the development and co-ordination of credit-bearing modules in Chinese Language and culture, and to UG, MA and PhD modules in related areas as appropriate; - Communicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to-face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email and VLE) modes as appropriate; - Assume various administrative tasks and 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=A311 Contact Information: Professor Elena Semino Email: e.seminolancaster.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-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.